Nicaragua improves 2-2 defeating Belize

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, November 15, 2013.-A solid performance from Nicaragua gave them the win 3-0 (25-22, 25-21, 25-21) over Belize at the 15th Boy’s U21 Central American Championship.

Nicaragua applied well for a firm victory that put them in the fight for to remain in the first positions of the competition, while Belize lacked energy that has characterized them during previous performances. 

It was an important win for Nicaragua in straight sets to improve their record 2-2 and adding five points to their overall score, for a total of 14 points. Nicaragua blocked Belize with 7-3 advantage in that category and also held advantage in service points by 6-1.

ChristoferLazo of Nicaragua tallied 15 points, including 3 blocks and Kevin Duarte added 12 points. Raluni Bernardez topped Belize with 11 points, 10 in kills.

“We left behind yesterday’s loss, today was a new day and we played more confident and stable, mostly to finish in three sets” indicated captain Brayan Orozco of Nicaragua.

“The team fell short on our game plan, our defense was poor, we weren’t being efficient; I really can’t explain what happened” said captain Yserri Palacio of Belize.

Coach Osman Hernandez was satisfied of the straight set win, he said “this is a good win for us, they boys were more dedicated and after Guatemala lost to Honduras they were more motivated to get in the fight. I hope we’ll do better tomorrow against Costa Rica”.

Coach Leslie Leon explained that Nicaragua’s urgency to win was stronger than his team “Nicaragua wanted it more than us, my guys gave up”.