Chile beats Mexico for first win at U21 tournament

Calgary, Aug. 06, 2025: Chile earned its first win of the 2025 NORCECA U21 Men’s Pan American Cup at the 7 Chiefs Sportsplex & Chief Jim Starlight Centre near Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

The Chilean team swept Mexico 3-0 (25-21, 25-17, 25-18).

Chile led in attack points, (49-34), blocks (9-7) and aces (2-0). Errors were even at 15.

Alvaro Del Campo Guzmán, Chile’s head coach, said after today’s win: “We are very happy with the game and with how the team approached the match after a tough loss against the United States. We knew today was a new match, a new opportunity to improve. The team did very well. We’re happy and we’re going to enjoy the win. Tomorrow will be a new match to try to play even better than today.”

Opposite Joaquin Alejandro Valjalo of Chile scored a match-high 25 points (23 kills & 2 blocks).

Jonathan Joel Hernández & Brandon Antonio Ramirez each contributed 10 points to the Mexican effort.

Chile plays Puerto Rico tomorrow and Mexico meets Barbados.

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