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HERMOSILLO, Mexico, August 25, 2022.- Host
Mexico outclassed Canada in straight sets 3-0
(25-19, 25-21, 25-21) to finish second in pool B
of the Women’s Pan American Cup at the Sonora
Arena in Hermosillo.
Mexico, with an 3-1 overall record in the
preliminary round, will face Puerto Rico in
quarterfinals; Cuba, third place (2-2) goes up
against the U.S. in the other quarterfinal
match. Canada will play for classification
matches for positions 7 to 10 starting against
Peru.
Mexico led in attacks 35-30 and committed 16
errors against 32. Canada led by a huge 10-4
advantage in serves and a slim 5-4 margin in
blocks.
Outside hitter Samantha Bricio once again led
Mexico on a match-high of 12 points on 10 kills
and two aces and Aime Topete tallied 11 points
on 8 kills, two blocks and one ace. Middle
blocker Karina Flores contributed with 8 points.
Canadian opposite hitter Sydney Grills scored 10
points from 6 kills and four aces, while outside
hitter and team captain Melissa Langegger
chipped in with 8 points.
Rafael Petry, head coach of México:
“We earned an important victory, we struggled in
receiving, a match that had ups and downs from
both sides because of the responsibility of the
result. Now we must think about our next game,
rest; I believe Mexico will put up a fight
against Puerto Rico in the quarterfinals”.
Jocelyn Urías, captain of Mexico:
“The moments we lost focus complicated the
dramatic finish of the match, but we solved
quickly executing the elements of play,
attacking with strength to overcome Canada that
pressured with serves”.
Carolyn O’Dwyer, head coach of Canada:
“It is a tough loss, we need to be more
consistent in executing and limit the number of
errors”. |
