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First victory for young Brazilians

 

   

LIMA, Peru, June 15, 2015 – The young squad of Brazil recorded its first victory at the XIV Women’s Volleyball Pan American Cup by defeating South American counterparts Uruguay in straight sets 3-0 (25-15, 25-13, 25-14) in a Pool B contest at Eduardo Dibos Coliseum of Lima on Monday.

 

After losing its first two matches in five sets, Brazil dominated the match against its South American neighbors by leading in attacks 31-21, blocks 10-2 and service winners 5-3.

 

Priscila Santos, who started the last two sets, was the leading scorer for Brazil with 10 points, including three blocks and one ace. Marcella Antunes, Lana Conceicao and Gabriela Candido each contributed 6 points in the victory. Uruguay’s Gabriela Talmon and Sofia Neves finished with 8 points apiece in the loss.

 

Lana Conceicao, captain of Brazil, gave credit to the strong services of Uruguay and at the same time said this first victory is very important since there is a long way to go in the tournament.

 

Mauricio Thomas, coach of Brazil, admitted his team was out of focus at the start of the match and had to react against the Uruguayan serves. “I felt the team was tired and I had to use the reserve players and that was a positive.”

 

Sofía Neves, the top scorer for Uruguay, said her team only has two players from the senior ranks and the rest is working for the future and support the national team at the South American in Colombia. “For a while we were able to play at the same level with them and despite Brazil is the superior team we had good moments and that’s good for us.”

 

“We have a lack in the passing and it was there where they took advantage, but for some moments we played even. Today I am satisfied since we played without fear, didn’t fail that much in the services and tried to play quick. For moments we showed the Uruguayan game and that is battling in defense. Now we have to keep working hard,” said Yamandu Peralta, the Uruguayan coach.