Guatemala defeats Costa Rica and continues unbeaten

TEGUCIGALPA, Honduras, July 18, 2019 - Guatemala defeated Costa Rica 3-0 (25-20, 25-23, 25-21) and continues unbeaten in the 18th Central American Women's U-20 Championship, which takes place in the Gymnasium # 2 Jorge Galeano of Tegucigalpa, Honduras.

The Guatemalans reached 3 wins without defeats, and face Honduras (host) on Friday at 7:00 pm, being an almost am anticipated final of the tournament. For its part, the defeat leaves Costa Rica (current champions), with 1 win and 2 losses, practically out of the fight for the title.

Guatemala, as in its other games, based its attack on Laura Cortez and Jimena Castellanos. For its part, the Costa Rican setter distributed the attack very evenly, having Ana Victoria Rojas and Mary Alfaro as their top scorers.

Guatemala was more effective than Costa Rica in attack from the net (42 points against 33) and in service (7 against 4), Costa Rica dominated the block with 8 to 7 of the Guatemalans.