SAN JOSÉ, Costa Rica, September 26, 2025.- Nicaragua started their campaign at the AFECAVOL Women’s Final Four Central American Championship with a convincing 3-0 victory over Honduras (25-18, 25-18, 25-10) at the San Francisco de Dos Ríos Sports Complex in San José, Costa Rica.
Nicaragua took control midway through the first set and closed strong to claim it 25-18. In the second, they raced to a 5-1 lead and never looked back, holding off Honduras late in the set to secure another 25-18 win.
The defending champions dominated the third set, powering to a 25-10 finish that sealed the straight-sets victory. Despite Honduras’ strong defensive efforts that forced several long rallies, Nicaragua maintained their offensive rhythm to stay in control.
Statistically, Nicaragua held the edge in attacks (42-30) and serves (5-2), while the teams tied in blocks (4-4). Additionally, Honduras committed 24 errors, which were well capitalized on by Nicaragua, who committed only 10.
Outside hitter Dayana Arcia led Nicaragua with 12 points, all from attacks. She was followed by Dania Calero with 11 points (eight kills, one block, two aces) and Josafat Diaz, who also reached double figures with 10 points.
For Honduras, opposite Rocío Durón and middle blocker Ana Gabriela Marcelin were the top scorers with 10 points each.
On Saturday, September 27, Honduras will face El Salvador at 4:00 p.m., while Nicaragua will take on hosts Costa Rica at 6:30 p.m.
Nicaragua’s head coach René Quintana said: “The team really managed to dominate the game. We were able to take away Honduras’ initiative, and that gave us the victory.”
Honduras coach Marvin Ulloa commented: “It was a difficult match; we did not expect it to go this way. What we worked on did not come through, and our game plan didn’t work—maybe because the foreign players joined us at the last minute. But the tournament continues, and we hope to do better tomorrow.”
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