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Comeback win for Guatemala over Nicaragua

 

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, November 12, 2013. - Opening match at the 15th Boy’s U21 Central American Championship was a five set thriller win coming from behind for Guatemala over Nicaragua by 20-25, 26-28, 25-21, 25-14, 20-18.

 

Guatemala had difficulties in organizing their strategy with Nicaragua taking advantage in winning the first two sets. Defending champions took command of the actions in the third set, neutralizing their opponent’s offensive line.

 

The winners held advantage of 13-10 in blocking and 9-4 in aces, while Nicaragua was superior in kills by 41-37.

 

The top scorer for Guatemala was opposite Juan Rodas with 16 points followed by also opposite player John Leon with 11 points. For Nicaragua Opposite Kevin Duarte was the best scorer with 19 points, including 4 blocks.

 

“We suffered a lot” said excited captain Juan Jose Gonzalez of Guatemala. “We were able to win thanks to the union between all my teammates and coming from behind gives us confidence for what comes ahead in the tournament” he added.

 

For captain Bryan Orozco of Nicaragua the loss was hard to take “our overconfidence cost us the match, giving Guatemala too many opportunities; but overall it was a good match and I’m proud of my team because this is only the beginning, we have more to give.”

 

Coach Alvinzi Pelaez of Guatemala explained why things began slowly for them “we had lot of instability and Nicaragua was attacking comfortably; we were able to serve stronger in things improved and this was essential for our victory.”

 

“Guatemala shook us with their serves from the third set on and my setter made some bad decisions. There is more to come and Nicaragua has a good team to do better” indicated coach Osman Hernandez.