Belize Ends XV AFECAVOL U19 Central American Championship with a Victory

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador, December 14, 2024.- Belize wrapped up the XV AFECAVOL U19 Central American Men�s Volleyball Championship with a 3-1 (21-25, 25-23, 25-21, 25-22) victory over El Salvador in the opening match of the event's final day.

With this result, Belize secured sixth place with a 1-5 win-loss record, while Honduras finished in seventh place without a single victory in the tournament.

Securing the win wasn�t easy for Belize, as they had a shaky start with Honduras showing greater effectiveness early on. However, Belize made the necessary adjustments and, thanks to improved blocking, managed to neutralize their opponent's momentum.

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In the end, Belize led in attack points 54-39 and blocking 15-7. They committed 39 unforced errors compared to Honduras� 22, while Honduras had the advantage in service points 6-4.

For Belize, Hayden Requena stood out with 19 points in attack, while Nelson Valladares led Honduras with 13 points.

After the victory, Belize�s head coach Yamill Herrera said: �It was a very challenging tournament for us, as we couldn�t find a way to win until the final match. Against Honduras, we delivered a stable performance. Our tactical serving worked well with our blocking, and that was the key to our success in the match�.

Meanwhile, Honduras head coach Carlos Funez reflected: �We have to keep working hard. At times, the players looked good during matches, but then their performance dropped. The mental aspect greatly affected our decision-making in key moments. We need to continue working hard for future events."