Peru overcomes Mexico in four sets

GUADALAJARA, Mexico, October 15, 2011 – Peru scored a 3-1 (27-25, 16-25, 25-19, 25-19) victory over hosts Mexico in the second match of Pool B of the Pan American Games Women’s Volleyball Tournament on Saturday.

Patricia Soto and Carla Rueda were the best scorers of the winners with 18 and 16 points respectively while Jessenia Uceda contributed 12. Mexico’s Martha Revuelta topped all the players with a match-high 21 points. Andrea Rangel charted 14 while Claudia Rios and Karla Sainz each had 10.

Peru’s Patricia Soto stated: “These victories made us feel strong to go out and play every match. Mexico is a team that always has a good start in this kind of tournaments. We could keep a balance, and also had some trouble, but the experience of some of our players helped us to go forward.”

Mexico’s Martha Revuelta said: “We are a Little bit sad because we really wanted to win our first match. I think we had ups and downs, but we need to grow up in this kind of situations when closing a match. We are a young team and hope we can go from minus to more. Unfortunately, the downs came at the end of the set.”

Luca Cristofani, coach of Peru: “I have seen Mexico playing much better since the last time we faced each other. I am happy because we have also played with very young and talented players like Claivett Yllescas and also with our captain (Patricia Soto) who always helps us in the difficult moments.”

Mario Herrera, coach of Mexico: “We need a plus and to gain more experience when playing international matches, specifically preparation matches, that is fundamental. This is not a justification but I think that is the formula for great teams in the preparation stage.”