Viva La Mexico!
Mexico was crowned champions of the U-20 Women’ U-20 Pan American Cup after defeating the Dominican Republic at Coliseo de Ciudad Deportiva in Havana on Saturday.
After finishing 4th in 2011, the Mexicans showed so much confidence and a much improved game throughout the tournament. They defeated defending champs Peru in 4 sets before facing the favorites from the Dominican Republic in the gold medal match.
Dominican Republic also won the silver medal 2 years ago in Callao, Peru.
Final Match Quotes:
“My team was not prepared to reach the finals but played with a lot of heart. Now we have to enjoy the victory and continue our preparation towards the world championship.” -Estanislado Vachino, the Argentinean coach of Mexico.
“The cup is in the hands of the team that deserved it the most, they knew how to play against each team of its own pool neutralized my players and is a great champion.” -The Brazilian Wagner Pacheco, coach of Dominican Republic.
“I am very proud of my teammates because they responded. Even though we were overconfident in the third set we were able to bounce back and succeed.” -Isiordia from Mexico.
“Our rivals battle until the end and we lacked that in my team, but defeats like this one serve as a big experience.” -Soriano from Dominican Rep.
Best Players:
Most Valuable Player: Alejandra Isiordia (MEX)
Best Scorer: Alejandra Isiordia (MEX)
Best Spiker: Meliza Vargas (CUB)
Best Blocker: Melissa Rangel (COL)
Best Server: Daly Santana (PUR)
Best Digger: Winifer Fernandez (DOM)
Best Setter: Shiamara Almeida (PER)
Best Receiver: Camila Gomez (COL)
Best Libero: Winifer Fernandez (DOM)
Final Ranking
GOLD: Mexico
SILVER: Dominican Republic
BRONZE:Colombia
4th Peru
5th Puerto Rico
6th Cuba
7th Chile
8th Costa Rica
(source & images: norceca.net)
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