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HERMOSILLO, Mexico, August 21, 2022.-
Mexico’s huge 14-0 margin in serves controlled
Nicaragua 3-0 (25-11, 25-8, 25-9) in their
winning debut at the 19th Women’s Pan
American Cup on Sunday at the Sonora Arena of
Hermosillo.
In addition to Mexico’s strength in serves,
their huge 35-10 advantage in attacks and 8-1
margin in blocks dominated Nicaragua in pool B.
Mexico committed 17 unforced errors and
Nicaragua a total of 18.
Outside hitter Aime Topete of Mexico led all
scorers with 13 points on 8 kills and a
match-high of 5 serves, joined by middle blocker
Karina Flores with 10 points and outside hitter
Vanessa Villegas with 8 points.
Nicaragua’s leading scorer was middle blocker
Dalia Calero with 4 points.
On Monday Mexico (1-0) plays against Cuba (1-0)
while Nicaragua has the day off.
Aime Topete, top scorer of Mexico:
“We did well, it was a good victory. Mexico made
its debut winning and I made my debut in the
senior national team. The team is prepared for
any kind of pressure, I know my teammates and I
will do well against stronger opponents. The
fans' support will be crucial for the whole
tournament”.
Dalia Calero, top scorer of Nicaragua:
“Mexico is a strong team, with players that play
overseas. We knew it was going to be difficult.
We were looser in the first set, but our
receiving fell in the next two because we were
pressuring ourselves to perform well. We must
improve in reception and blocking. In Central
America we have a better level, but here the
teams have more reach than us”. |
