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GUADALAJARA, Mexico, August 26, 2021. - Mexico
overpowered Trinidad and Tobago 3-0 (25-13,
25-9, 25-10) on opening day of the Women’s
NORCECA Continental Championship in Guadalajara,
Mexico.
Mexico held an overwhelming 40-11 attacking
advantage as well as 15-2 margin in serves was
too much for Trinidad and Tobago to react in
their first pool B victory. The host also held a
7-2 margin in blocks and Trinidad and Tobago
committed fewer errors (13-17).
Three players commanded Mexico’s offense, with
top scorer Andrea Rangel with 14 points, leading
all serves with 4 points, Samantha Bricio
contributed with 12 points including 3 aces and
middle blocker Jocelyn Urias chipped in 11
points.
Opposite hitter Krystle Esdelle led Trinidad and
Tobago with 7 points.
On day two of the event that grants two tickets
to the 2022 FIVB World Championship, Mexico
(1-0) faces Costa Rica (0-1) and Trinidad and
Tobago (0-1) plays against defending champion
Dominican Republic (1-0).
Jocelyn Urías, Captain of Mexico: “We are on the
right path, this is a new process and we are
highly motivated to compete at home. The
connection was just right between our setters
and attackers; everything went smoothly, added
to our strong serves that were too much for
them”.
Rafael Petry, Coach of Mexico: “Giving the first
step with a victory in this new Olympic cycle is
really important for us. I was satisfied with
the girls being focused for most of the time”.
Rayquelle Dixon, Captain of Trinidad and Tobago:
“We know each other well and we believe we can
build from here just from the experience, we
have more to learn; we tried to keep pushing as
best as we can”.
Courtnee Mae Clifford, Coach of Trinidad and
Tobago: “I would have liked to see a lot more, I
think in moments we saw we could go up against
them; but at the end of it all Mexico is a well
prepared team and our respect goes to them. I am
still proud of the effort my girls put forward
and we look to improve for the next game”. |
