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HERMOSILLO, Mexico, August 27, 2022.- Peru took
the seventh place at the 19th Women’s
Pan American Cup defeating Costa Rica in
straight sets 3-0 (25-14, 25-17, 25-13) on
Saturday at the Sonora Arena in Hermosillo.
This was Peru’s second win over Costa Rica, they
met in pool-play; Peru ended the event with a
3-3 win-loss record.
Peru prevailed on 42-26 attacking advantage, 2-0
points from blocks and 7-2 from service points;
scoring on 24 Costa Rican errors against 16.
Peruvian outside hitter Ysabella Sanchez led
with 13 points on 10 kills and three aces,
followed by outside hitter Aixa Vigil and middle
blocker Maricarmen Guerrero with 9 and 8 points
respectively.
Opposite Angelica Rodriguez led Costa Rica’s
attackers with 11 points.
Angélica Muñoz, setter of Peru:
“We are glad to end with a win for Peru. The
competition was long, hard and there are many
things we need to improve, we are going step by
step. I believe we did good teamwork and in
shows on the court”.
Tamara Espinoza, captain of Costa Rica:
“In this game we had difficulties to start and
get into the rhythm of play we gained during the
tournament. The tournament was of personal
growth individually as players and as a team, we
came here to prepare for the Central American
Games, I am sure this will help us for following
competitions”. |
