Cuba still perfect in Pool A

CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico, July 4, 2011 – Cuba maintained its perfect record in Pool A with a 4-0 record after a 3-0 (25-13, 25-18, 25-22) over Canada in the fourth day of action at the Women’s Pan American Volleyball Cup.

Cuban Kenia Carcaces finished with 17 points including three aces while Wilma Salas hammered 11 tallies all via attacks. Canadian Sarah Pavan totaled 13 points.

“Our team started well focused and kept the composure during the whole match,” Cuban Yusidey Silié said. “The team is now better coordinated and with confidence and stability.”

“We always learn playing against a team like Cuba so we were glad to have them in our pool,” Canadian Tammy Mahon stated. “We go tomorrow against Chile and I hope we can find our rhythm because today we had many ups and downs.”

“Our athletes followed our tactical plan and it is always to win against Canada, a strong team and a NORCECA rival,” Cuban coach Juan Gala said.

“Our serves were too easy for a powerful hitter like Cuba, otherwise I think we played a good game,” Canada’s coach Arnd Ludwig said.