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Cuba overcomes Argentina in Pool A

 

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, July 1, 2011 – Cuba recovered from losing the first set to defeat Argentina 3-1 (27-29, 25-18, 25-13, 25-20) in the first match of Pool A of the 10th Women’s Pan American Volleyball Cup at Colegio de Bachilleres Gymnasium on Friday.

 

Cuba out-blocked Argentina 17-5 while the defeated side had the advantage in serving aces 6-2.

 

Kenia Carcaces and Yusidey Silie topped Cuba with 18 and 17 points respectively while Wilma Salas and Yanelis Santos charted 12 and 10. Georgina Pinedo led Argentina with 18 points and Daniela Gildenberger added 12.

 

“Despite the difficulties we are happy with the victory,” Cuba’s captain Yusidey Silie said. “It was a game of up and downs for us. I hope our game will improve in the upcoming matches.”

 

“The first matches are always tough,” said Cuban coach Juan Carlos Gala. “Argentina always plays good against us. We have a young team with 3 or 4 regulars in the junior age but with some experience. I want to congratulate Argentina for their performance.”

 

Georgina Pinedo captain of Argentina said: “I think it was a positive game for us. It is a good start for us and our performance is a booster and gives us confidence for the next matches.”

 

Horacio Bastit, coach of Argentina: “We had the illusion after winning the first set. Obviously we knew the kind of rival we were facing. The power at the net was the difference with Cuba scoring with 17 blocks. As soon as our serves slowed down they were able to receive better and prepare their attack.”