Cuba – Colombia
“We were really nervous entering the match since we are a junior team against an U-23,” Colombia’s Maria Alejandra Marin said.
“The reality is that Cuba is also a team with many junior players since I am the eldest one at 21,” answered back Cuba’s Yoana Palacios.”Today we were more determined and we hope to qualify to next round.”
Cuba’s coach Juan Carlos Gala commended the improvement of Colombia and their presence in recent continental competitions.
“The service and the strength of Cuba were the keys for us today,” he said. “We had better communication between our setter and the rest of the players. The third set was the toughest one but we blocked well at the crucial moments.”
Colombia’s coach Oscar Guevara said: “We faced a very potent team in Cuba and we still have technical problems to overcome especially in our defense. Nevertheless, it was a good game for us.”
