Canada books slot in final showdown of 2011 Men’s Junior Pan Am Cup
The Canadian Men’s National Junior Volleyball Team reserved a berth in the final match of the 2011 Junior Pan American Cup on Sunday, June 26.
They defeated boys from Chile in the semi-final. One slot of the final match has been booked by Canadian team, while Puerto Rico and Venezuela are scheduled to appear in the second semi-final today (Monday, June 27). The successful team of second semi-final
match will join Canada in the final encounter of the tournament, which will be held on the same day. Hence, today has extreme significance as the final standings of the participants of the 2011 Men’s Junior Pan American Cup are set to be released in the evening.
Playing on Sunday, Canada worked out a massive performance. They staged a tactful game and held off Chile for 3-0 (25-17, 25-18, 25-23) victory. The Roberto Duran Arena of Panama City echoed with the cheerful slogans by volleyball enthusiasts. Panama has
been the host of this exciting campaign since 22nd of June. Teams from eight countries under the rule of NORCECA (North, Central American and Caribbean Volleyball Federation) took part in the activity and showcased their talents on the centre court. Canada
was grouped with Chile, Mexico, and Puerto Rico in Pool B. Likewise, teams from Dominican Republic, Honduras, host Panama, and Venezuela were placed in Pool A.
Team Canada made a difference in Pool B and clawed its way to the finals. The credit goes to influential head coach of Canadian Team Georges Laplante, who set individual and collective targets for his players and achieved wonderful success. He is now eying
the top honour of the tournament. The Canadian side is fully prepared to get their hands on the title trophy of 2011 Men’s Junior Pan American Volleyball Cup.
In the semi-final match against Chile, Nicholas Hoag performed outstandingly well. He chipped in 14 points for his team via eleven kills, 2 blocks, and one serve-ace. Following the footsteps of top-gun Hoag, his teammates Bradley Kufske and Daniel Moreau
contributed 11 points apiece. Chile’s team had maintained a great rhythm in the previous matches.
However, Canadian hotshots detracted them with a display of better game. Chile will now compete for third position in the tournament. The opponents for Chile will also be decided in the second semi-final. It would either be Puerto Rico or Venezuela.
This 2011 Men’s Junior Pan Am Cup has been organised by the Panama Volleyball Federation, while Panamanian Sport Institute is attached with Federation for financial support. They have indeed done a great job in maintaining international standards for athletes
and fans. The event will reach its peak today and the title holder team will be uncovered. Check back for latest results.
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