Venezuela got its first triumph
 
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil, July 24, 2007.- Venezuela got its first victory by defeating Puerto Rico 3-1 in Pool B of the Men’s Volleyball Tournament of the Pan American Games.

 

Following a well fought first set which ended 31-29 in favour of Puerto Rico, the Venezuelans commanded the match and prevailed in the next three sets by scores of
25-16, 25-18 y 25-19.

 

Ivan Marquez was the big man of Venezuela with 21 points. Luis Diaz had 14, Harry Gomez 13 and Tomás Ereu 12. Hector Soto led Puerto Rico with 21 and Jose Rivera added 10.

 

“As we had anticipated, it was a crucial match and we went out to play hard since the beginning,” said Ereu. “There is a lot to play, but now we are on the path to try to retain the crown.”