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SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, April 21, 2015 – Mexico
improved their win-loss record to 2-1 at the U20 Women’s Pan
American Cup after a one-sided victory in straight sets (25-6,
25-5, 25-6) over winless Nicaragua (0-3) in day three of the
competition at Ricardo Arias Pavilion of Santo Domingo.
En route to the easy win that gave the coach the chance to
rotate all the players, Mexico blanked Nicaragua in serving aces
(16-0) and blocks (4-0).
Maria Rodriguez, captain of Mexico, topped the winning offense
with 13 points, six aces and two blocks included.
“It was a good match for our team to get rhythm and confidence,”
Rodriguez said. “Now we are prepared and with a lot of optimism
for the rest of the tournament.”
“I didn’t expect this from my team,” said an emotional Eugenia
Sequeira, the captain of Nicaragua, who broke in tears. “We just
entered the court already defeated.”
Luis Leon, coach of Mexico: “These types of matches give us the
chance to rotate all our players and to build the confidence.”
Claudia Noguera, coach of Nicaragua: “They have not been able to
show what they can do. They are mentally blocked and over
anxious due to their lack of experience compared with the best
teams here.” |
