SPANISH TOWN, Jamaica, July 28, 2024.- Hosts Jamaica had to take a backseat to Barbados women as the CAZOVA U19 Volleyball Championships continued on Sunday. Barbados came from behind to win an absorbing game 3-1.
It was an even game in the first set as both teams committed too many errors, especially is their service game. Jamaica took the early initiative and held on to win the first set 25-23. The quality was better in the second set with Barbados taking the early lead. Jamaica fought back gallantly, however, and they were tied at 22. Barbados held their nerves and went on to level the score, 1-1, with 25-23. From then onwards, Barbados were superior with their service and hitting games, taking the games 25-17, 25-21 for a memorable victory.
Oneil Ebanks, coach of Jamaica girls: “It was a really tough game. We were tested in all areas. We played a very good first set, however, in the second set, I think we played in spurts. Our service reception was where we had a little issue so we have got to focus on that as we move on.”
Dale Addison, coach of Barbados girls: “So we did not get a chance to look at Jamaica play before. So we had to assess the game as we played. Their number 23 spikes the ball really well, so I told my girls we have to serve and we had to defend well. Once we did that we knew we would have a good game.”
In another women’s game, the USVI easily beat Aruba 3-0, posting scores of 25-9, 25-10 and 25-18.
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