COLIMA, Mexico, August 5, 2025.- In a nail-biting match, Venezuela needed five sets to defeat Canada 3-2 (12-25, 25-21, 25-23, 24-26, 15-9) to even their win-loss record at 1-1 at the Women’s Pan American Volleyball Cup in Colima.
Venezuela’s captain, Roslandy Acosta, and Nelmaira Valdez led the offensive pack with 16 points each, followed by Mariangel Vivas with 14 and Winderlys Medina with 10.
For Canada, Madyson Saris had 18 points, followed by Lauryn Hovey and Jasmine Rivest with 15 and 12 respectively.
Venezuela outblocked 10-6, while the Canadians led in attacks 60-58 and in serves 11-4.
Adrian Fiorenza, Venezuela coach: “It was a hard-fought match. Winning a match after so many years was a huge challenge for us, and it’s a joy because it gives us a little more energy at the start of this cycle. We hope to qualify for a playoff and continue gaining experience, gradually returning to the place Venezuela once held.”
Matthew Krueger, Canada coach: “Venezuela played very well. We came out strong, following our game plan, but Venezuela started the second set with more energy, and we broke away from our game plan and tried to do more than we could, that was a learning opportunity for us, and we hope to continue improving along the way with those lessons.”
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