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CALI, Colombia, November 26, 2021. - Host
Colombia edged Guatemala 3-0 (25-20, 25-16,
25-14) in pool A in the opening day of the men’s
volleyball tournament of the I Junior Pan
American Games Cali-Valle 2021.
As the match developed, Colombia gained more
confidence and started the competition with the
right foot. Colombia held a huge advantage in
all the elements of the game, attacks (42-26),
blocks (12-2) and serves (6-1). Guatemala
committed 15 unforced errors against 21 from
Colombia.
Three players scored double figures for
Colombia, led by outside hitter Leiner Aponza
with 14 points, outside hitter Carlos Llanos who
registered 13 points and opposite hitter Miguel
Angel Martínez who added 12 points. Opposite
hitter José Carrillo topped Guatemala with 11
points all on kills.
On Saturday Puerto Rico (1-0) will play
Guatemala (0-1) and Colombia (1-0) faces
Argentina (1-0).
Jorge Mesa, captain of Colombia:
“There were too many emotions at the beginning;
we hadn’t played in two years. We debut with a
victory; it’s what we hoped for. We must improve
our teams’ energy”.
Arnaldo Sevilla, head coach of Colombia:
“The team was really nervous at the beginning,
but they were able to perform the volleyball we
wanted to see. We start with a victory, with the
right foot. To beat Argentina we need a better
attitude and a better disposition from
everyone”. .
Jason Hernández, captain of Guatemala:
“We were too nervous, we were hoping for a
better spectacle but it’s done, tomorrow we will
try to perform better against Puerto Rico”.
Reider Lucas, head coach of Guatemala:
“We were aware it was going to be difficult, of
high level. We want things to turn out better
and to improve for our next matches, with better
results”. |
