Volleyball News: Recap of final showdown of Argentine National Volleyball Tournament
The first stop of the Argentinean National Beach Volleyball Tour covered its length on January 16, 2011. The final showdown of the tournament brought top two teams of Mar del Plata in the court. The dynamic duo of Mehamed and Del Coto clashed with the paring
of Pablo Suarez and Santiago Etchegaray. The thrilling battle of two wonderful pairs continued for three sets, while finally Mehamed/Del Coto proved the endeavour and emerged as winners of the final match. They posted 2-1 (21-16, 16-21, and 15-13) victory
over the rival side, in order to claim the vital match.
The interesting encounter of these two teams experienced a lot of ups and downs. The vibe of the match could be felt by the huge noises of fans, who screamed their lungs out at almost every other shot. It was an incredible show of beach volleyball but the
situation remained un-decided until the end. Nevertheless, Del Coto-Mehamed proved to be better side and settled for victory.
First set
The match was opened on a high note. The pairing of Del Coto/Mehamed put up a valiant effort and created a good impression on their opponents. The powerful serves of Mehamed created trouble for opposite side. In the meanwhile, Del Coto perfectly complimented
Mehamed and both devastated the defence line of challengers. The duo of Pablo Suarez and Santiago Etchegaray was down with too many reception errors. They played defensive and remained behind the attack line. It created a perfect opportunity for Del Coto-Mehamed
to bring more intensity in attack.
Mehamed did a great job at serving the ball at various lengths. His short serves gave a hard time to opponents in reception. In addition, the explosive pipes and underhand shots of Del Coto put more pressure on Suarez/Etchegaray. They continued with success
and added quick points in their score to touch the finish line. Suarez/Etchegaray failed to put up with hard-hitting of competitors and slipped the first set from their hands. Del Coto/Mehamed seized the first set by posting 21-14 on the board.
Second set
The pairing of Del Coto/Mehamed entered the court with a lot of confidence after winning the opening set of the game. However, the things were kind of different in second set. The duo of Pablo Suarez and Santiago Etchegaray discussed their flaws during the
vital timeout and formulized a better strategy. They poised their feet in the court and tried to break the rhythm of Del Coto/Mehamed. The improved defence and hits from different angles helped them attain stability and they finally started to feel alive.
Suarez/Etchegaray grew strong on the net and produced ground-breaking shots. It was a great come back for Suarez/Etchegaray as they managed to take lead in the score. On the other hand, Del Coto/Mehamed struggled to stop them but they failed to avoid the
chances of defeat in second set. Suarez/Etchegaray successfully claimed the second set and brought the game to an even-point.
Third set
At the end of the second set, the game score was tied at 1-1, which created a new thrill in the game. The fans were on their toes to know about the final outcome of the game. Third set started with an exchange of heavy shots from both sides. Each team was
in hurry to quickly reach the end point. In the meantime, the score shifted up with a narrow gap of points. Del Coto/Mehamed gradually found the momentum and threw the ball in right spots. They remained consistent and ultimately found the perfect kill to finish
the 15-point golden set at 15-13. The pair of Suarez/Etchegaray fought bravely but it seemed as if they were out of luck. Del Coto/Mehamed got access to success and held the title trophy of the tournament.
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