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Chile defeats Puerto Rico in three sets

 

PANAMA CITY, Panama, June 23, 2011 – Chile continued with its impressive game in Pool B following a straight set victory over Puerto Rico (25-12, 25-22, 25-22) in the second day of action in the U-21 Men’s Pan American Cup.

 

Vicente Parraguirre with 18 points led the winners while Dusan Bonasic and Tomas Parraguirre added 13 and 12 respectively. Josue Rivera topped Puerto Rico with 12.

 

Chilean coach Daniel Nejamkin said his players followed his instructions of playing step by step, point after point, keeping the calm and focus.

 

Captain Vicente Parraguirre said: “Puerto Rico gave us the chance in the first set and we took advantage of it, then when they improved we responded back.”

 

Carlos Rodriguez, the Puerto Rican coach said: “Now we are thinking in our game against Canada, which is not a bad team, and about a victory over Mexico.”