BELIZE CITY, Belize, July 21, 2025. – Honduras opened its campaign at the 7th AFECAVOL U23 Central American Women’s Championship with a comfortable 3-0 (25-16, 25-11, 25-12) win over Panama on the tournament’s second day of action.
After resting on the first day of competition, Honduras secured its first win, while Panama suffered its second loss of the event.
With a stronger offensive display, Honduras asserted dominance by outperforming Panama in key areas: 37-15 in attack points, 6-4 in blocks, 6-2 in service aces, and committed fewer unforced errors (18 to 26).
Sasha Kawas led the Honduran offense with 17 points, while Dazy Durán and Shantte Siliezar contributed eight points each. For Panama, Janeth Fuentes stood out with seven points.
Following Honduras’ successful debut, team captain Dazy Durán said: “We’re very happy to start this tournament on the right foot. This win helps us build some confidence heading into our second match, which will be tougher against Guatemala. Panama is a team that defends very well, but we stayed focused and worked well together.”
On Panama’s side, team captain Ruth Rivas reflected after the match: “We feel a bit frustrated because I truly believe we can do more than what we’ve shown. We always keep a positive attitude, even when we’re trailing, because letting our spirits drop completely would only make it worse. But we’re committed to pushing ourselves and giving our best in every match.”
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