Argentina wins Pool B of U-18 Cup

TIJUANA, Mexico July 5 2011 - Argentina qualified to the semifinals of the U-18 Girls’ Pan American Cup outplaying hosts Mexico, 3-0 (25-14, 25-14, 25-20) in the final match of pools’ phase. Mexico will face Puerto Rico in the quarterfinals.

Argentina had in Priscila Bosio the top scorer with 16, while Micaela Tassara recorded 11. Mexicans Alejandra Isiordia and Samantha Bricio tallied 11 points apiece.

Argentina dominated the first set while Mexico tried to get back with a hard game on the second. The home girls had a little advantage at the beginning of the third but negative attacks put the South Americans ahead.

“The team fell in some anxiety, it was a good match, the girls wanted to do a lot of things, but anyway I think we could meet again in this tournament,” said Mexico’s coach, Víctor García.

“We played with more order and despite the previous matches, this was the first one with more intensity,” said Argentina’s coach, Guillermo Caceres.