SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, December 14, 2024.- Belize wrapped up the XV AFECAVOL U19 Central American Men’s Volleyball Championship with a 3-1 (21-25, 25-23, 25-21, 25-22) victory over El Salvador in the opening match of the event’s final day.
With this result, Belize secured sixth place with a 1-5 win-loss record, while Honduras finished in seventh place without a single victory in the tournament.
Securing the win wasn’t easy for Belize, as they had a shaky start with Honduras showing greater effectiveness early on. However, Belize made the necessary adjustments and, thanks to improved blocking, managed to neutralize their opponent’s momentum.
In the end, Belize led in attack points 54-39 and blocking 15-7. They committed 39 unforced errors compared to Honduras’ 22, while Honduras had the advantage in service points 6-4.
For Belize, Hayden Requena stood out with 19 points in attack, while Nelson Valladares led Honduras with 13 points.
After the victory, Belize’s head coach Yamill Herrera said: “It was a very challenging tournament for us, as we couldn’t find a way to win until the final match. Against Honduras, we delivered a stable performance. Our tactical serving worked well with our blocking, and that was the key to our success in the match”.
Meanwhile, Honduras head coach Carlos Funez reflected: “We have to keep working hard. At times, the players looked good during matches, but then their performance dropped. The mental aspect greatly affected our decision-making in key moments. We need to continue working hard for future events.”
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