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Gatineau.- Mexico kept its winning streak in
Pool B of the Pan American Cup with a 3-1
(19-25, 25-20, 25-18 and 25-19) victory over
Brazil on Wednesday at the Slush Puppie Centre
in Gatineau.
Looking to rebound after a defeat to Puerto Rico
in their tournament debut on Tuesday, the
Brazilian squad, made up of players aged 18-19
years old, started out aggressively, leading 8-5
and 16-10 at the two technical time-outs. Their
lead was never threatened, and Carlos Rodrigues
sealed the 25-19 set victory with a solid
attack.
The second set remained even, with both teams
exchanging points and Mexico slightly ahead
16-15. An efficient block and an ace by Diego
Gonzalez in the latter stages paid the way for a
25-20 victory and a game tie one set each.
That’s what Mexico needed to recover their
winning ways, a day after a shocking victory
over hosts Canada in their opening match. Their
block, on court experience, effective defense
and the attacking duo of Diego Gonzalez and
Mauro Fuentes found no match in the young
Brazilian squad and went on to win the remaining
sets 25-18 and 25-19.
Gonzalez contributed 22 points for the winners,
followed by Josue Lopez (13) and Fuentes (11).
Lukas Bergmann was Brazil’s top scorer with 13
points with Samuel Carrazai (12) and captain
Arthur Bergmann (11) also in double digits.
Mexico plays Puerto Rico and Brazil faces Canada
on the final day of Pool B action on Thursday. |
