Honduras went down battling Cuba

LIMA, Peru, May 14, 2019 - From less to more was the performance of Honduras, but it was not enough to stop the explosive team from Cuba that got its second triumph in Pool B of the V Pan American Cup U20 - Herbalife Cup.

The score in favor of Tomás Fernández's team was 25-4, 25-14, 25-19 in 1 hour 2 minutes of play at the Manuel Bonilla Coliseum.

In the hands of their top scorers, Yaimaris García (15), Ivy Vila (12) and Ailama Cese (11), Cuba took comfortable advantage in attack (30-14) and service (25-3). Both teams registered 4 blocking points and 16 unforced errors each. 

Yaimaris García, top scorer of Cuba: For the second and third set we reduced our rhythm of game, and the rival grew up. It is something that we must continue working on, to keep focused and not give as many points in unforced errors.

Nathaly Pérez, top scorer from Honduras: I am very proud because my team knew how to react. We took advantage of Cuba's mistakes, we tried to do our best game and that's what we came for, to improve our technique but also the psychic part that today worked very well.

Honduras will do its best to recover from the two defeats suffered so far (Peru and Cuba), to get its first victory when it faces Guatemala this Wednesday May 15 at 3:00 p.m. And at 5:00 p.m., Cuba will play against Peru in the last duel of the Group Stage.

It is noteworthy that the first of the Serie B, will ensure its direct classification to the Semifinals Phase that will be played on Friday, May 17.