MEXICALI, Baja California, May 31, 2008.- Argentina improved to 2-0 record in Pool A of the Women’s Pan American Cup following its 3-0 victory over host Mexico on Saturday. The score was 25-16, 25-18, 25-16.

The taller Argentineans dominated the game at the net and enjoyed an easy night despite the effort of the resilient Mexican team.

Ileana Leyendeker and Leticia Bocacci each had 11 points for Argentina with Leyendeker totalling four blocks. Yamila Nizetich contributed 9 points. Migdalel Ruiz and Martha Revueltas had 10 and 8 points respectively for Mexico.

“I think the key for the victory of Argentina was the service game that allowed them to block very well,” said Luis Leon, the Mexican coach. “That was the difference.”

“The Mexican coach made a good analysis,” said Horacio Bastit, the coach of Argentina. “The blocking and defense was a key for us.”

“Mexico was a good rival and I like the way they play in the transition,” he added. “Their counterattack was good and they returned a lot of balls.”