Mexico beats Canada at Final 6

GATINEAU, CANADA. Aug. 24, 2024: Mexico secured a spot in the bronze-medal match after a win over Canada at the Men’s Final Six at the Slush Puppie Centre arena in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada

Mexico beat Canada in four sets 3-1 (25-21, 25-23, 25-27, 25-21).

Attack points were even at 57; Canada had the advantage in blocks (10-8) and Mexico the slight advantage in serves 5-4.  Mexico capitalized on Canada’s errors 21-30.

This was Mexico’s third win of the tournament.

Franky Hernández Milantony was Mexico’s top scorer with 18 points. Mauro Fuentes Rascón followed with 15 points.

Captain Zachary Hollands of Canada had a match-high 22 points, while Dylan Martens contributed 19 points.

Mexico will face Puerto Rico for bronze on Sunday. Canada (4-1) will face the USA for the gold medal in the final.

Mexico’s head coach Carlos Schwanke commented: “We had a chance today as Canada did not play its starters. We took the opportunities we had to win the match; we played well from the beginning of the match and bet on our serve, and it worked.  Tomorrow is the bronze medal match and we’re going to fight for it.”