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HERMOSILLO, Mexico, August 23, 2022.- Peru beat
Costa Rica in pool A 3-0 (25-15, 25-12, 25-14)
for their first tournament win at the Women’s
Pan American Cup in the Sonora Arena of
Hermosillo.
After two losses (United States and Dominican
Republic), Peru came out on top Costa Rica by an
overwhelming 41-19 advantage in attacks and an
impressive 14-0 margin in serves. Costa Rica
held a slim 4-3 margin in blocks and committed
one less error than Peru (17-18).
Opposite hitter Maria Paula Rodriguez of Peru
was the only player with double-figures, with a
total of 18 points on 8 kills, 2 blocks and a
match-high of 8 aces. Middle blocker Maricarmen
Guerrero and outside hitter Aixa Vigil tallied 8
and 7 points respectively.
Outside hitters Tamara Espinoza and Nicole Mata
led Costa Rica with 5 points each.
On Wednesday Peru (1-2) will play Puerto Rico
(0-1) and Costa Rica (0-2) goes up against the
United States (2-0).
María Paula Rodríguez, top scorer of Peru: “This
was a team effort, our attacks were strong, we
worked well in blocking and our serves helped to
control our opponent. To keep on winning we must
have a good attitude like today and work
together as a team”.
Irene Fonseca, setter of Costa Rica: “In
comparison from our first match against
Dominican Republic, today we limited our errors.
The closing of the second set was long,
exhausted and we showed the level of play we are
prepared to give. The team is learning with
every match and set, gaining experience for our
growth”. |
