On the fifth day of group stage matches at the Senior Women’s Volleyball Pan American Cup, Group A witnessed thrilling victories from Colombia and the United States. Meanwhile, in Group B, Mexico and the Dominican Republic emerged victorious. Notably, the United States and the Dominican Republic have sealed their spots in the semifinals. The upcoming quarterfinals will see Colombia go up against Puerto Rico, while Argentina faces off against Canada.
Group A Round-Up:
- Colombia’s Epic Comeback: Despite starting on the back foot, Colombia made a stunning comeback against Peru, concluding their group stage with a 3-2 victory. The scores were 18-25, 21-25, 25-20, 25-17, and 15-10. Dayana Segovia stood out with 24 points, supported by Ana Karina Grajales and Amanda Coneo, both with 21 points. Peru’s Ysabella Sánchez netted 22 points, followed by Karla Ortiz with 18, and Flavia Montes with 10. With this win, Colombia, boasting a 3-1 record, advances to face Puerto Rico in the quarterfinals.
- United States Dominates: The United States displayed their prowess, defeating Canada with a clean 3-0 sweep. Scores were 25-17, 25-20, and 25-18. The Americans were led by Simone Lee, who scored 16 points. Logan Eggleston and Stephanie Samedy chipped in with 10 and 7 points, respectively. Canada’s Shainah Joseph and Vicky Savard contributed 12 and 10 points, respectively. With this result, the undefeated United States tops Pool A and gets a well-deserved day off. Canada, on the other hand, preps to battle Argentina in the quarterfinals.
Group B Insights:
- Mexico’s Victory: On the fifth day, Mexico secured their second group phase win by outplaying Chile 3-1. Aime Topete from Mexico stood out, contributing a remarkable 23 points, closely followed by Jocelyn Urias with 20. Beatriz Novoa from Chile managed 19 points in their loss.
- Dominican Republic Edges Out: In a nail-biting encounter, the Dominican Republic managed to fend off Puerto Rico with a 3-2 victory. The game scores were 25-23, 25-13, 18-25, 23-25, and 16-14. Brayelin Martínez of the Dominican Republic was the top scorer, securing 28 points. From Puerto Rico, Elaine Alondra Vazquez was notable, tallying 22 points.
Group A
Colombia vs Peru 3-2 (18-25, 21-25, 25-20, 25-17, 15-10)
Canada vs United States 0-3 (17-25, 20-25, 18-25)
Group B
Mexico vs Chile 3-1 (25-15, 23-25, 25-20, 25-18)
Puerto Rico vs Dominican Republic 2-3 (23-25, 13-25, 25-18, 25-23, 14-16)
