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LA PAZ, Baja California Sur, June 7, 2022.-
Mexico claimed their first victory in pool B in
the opening day of the Women’s U21 Pan American
Cup over Honduras 3-0 (25-7, 25-18, 25-6) at La
Paz Arena in Baja California Sur.
Hosts Mexico had a solid performance in the
first and third set in their first outing at the
qualifier event to the FIVB World Championship
subduing Honduras with a huge 45-16 advantage in
attacks and 14-3 in serves. Mexico also led by a
slim 3-2 margin in blocks and committed fewer
errors (10-13) than Honduras.
Outside hitter and team captain Aime Topete
scored 18 points in Mexico’s victory, on 13
kills, one block and 4 aces, while outside
hitter Katherine Ramirez contributed with 10
points all on kills and Grecia Ung followed with
9 points all on kills.
Opposite hitter Dazly Duran and outside hitter
Andrea Aceituno scored 5 points apiece for
Honduras.
On the second day of competition in pool B,
Mexico (1-0) plays against Chile and Honduras
(0-1) has a rest day.
Luis Alberto Leon, Head Coach of Mexico:
“I am satisfied with the scores of the first and
third sets, as well as the result. We committed
too many errors in the second set due to lack of
concentration and they made us a lot of points
that I hope won’t affect the groups’ result”.
Marvin Mora, Head Coach of Honduras:
“We had a good second set because the players
took risks and believed in themselves. I always
tell my team that we have the right to fail, but
not the right to not try. We had a bad last set.
Due to our last-minute changes in our line-up, I
think it wasn’t that bad, we had some highlights.
We will adjust and this is an excellent
preparation for the Central American
Championship next month”. |
