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LA HABANA, Cuba, October 6, 2022.- Untied States
dominated Chile in straight sets (25-18, 25-23,
25-17), to win pool A undefeated and advancing
into Friday’s semifinal round at the Men’s u21
Pan American Cup at Ciudad Deportiva Coliseum.
The North Americans once again performed orderly
with great level in attacks, overcoming the
South Americans 37-27 in kills, as well as
effectivity in serves (10-4), while in blocking
the U.S. was outnumbered (4-6), but committed
fewer errors (21-24).
Leading scorers were from the winning team,
outside hitter Zachary Rama (13) and opposite
Shane Wetzel (12), while from Chile the only
player with double figures was opposite Antar
Derpich, who accumulated 10 points.
The United States finished the preliminary round
with 3-0 record and 13 points, followed by
Mexico (2-1), 10, Chile (1-2), 6 and Dominican
Republic (0-3), 1.
Andy Read, head coach of United States said
“this was an important match to win our pool and
advance directly to semifinals. We will rest
today, which is crucial, we will probably face
Cuba on their court, so it will be a very good
match”.
Shane Wetzel expressed “we played well, we did
everything to win. Technical aspects in serving,
blocking, and passing, I believe turned out
well. Everything here is incredible; the event
and I love Cuba and its surroundings. It’s my
first time here”.
Iván Villarreal, head coach of Chile considered
“United States is a steady team, they keep their
serves, they played it well and harmed us, we
have deficiencies in reception. They were
consistent and we had too many ups and downs, it
means move the game more, we will be careful in
rearranging our group, evaluate players, who has
projection and who doesn’t. Against Cuba in
quarterfinals, we will different face”.
Middle blocker Martin Collao commented “it was
an intense battle, and they went on learning how
to control the game. The took seized the court
and overpowered us, they are very disciplined in
blocking, attacking, in the end, we miss what
they have”. |
