Belize play Panama today in XIX Under-21 Central American Men’s Volleyball Championship in Nicaragua

Photo Credit: AFECAVOL

By Rubén Morales Iglesias: After Tuesday’s initial loss to El Salvador, Belize today play Panama at 4:00 pm in an effort by both teams to even their 0-1 record at the AFECAVOL XIX Under-21 Central American Men’s Volleyball Championship in Nicaragua.

El Salvador won over Belize in straight sets 3-0 (25-19, 25-12, 25-) at the Alexis Arguello Polideportivo in Managua. Preston Smith totalled ten points and Eleazar Mejia got eight.

Nicaragua beat Panama 3-1 (25-18, 25-19, 16-25, 25-13) in the final game last night. Earlier in the day, Guatemala defeated Honduras 3-0 (25-10, 25-17, 25-12) in the tournament opener.

In the other games today, El Salvador play Honduras at 2:00 pm, while Costa Rica play their first game against Guatemala at 6:30 pm.

On Thursday, Belize clash with Guatemala on Thursday at 2:00pm. The Belize National Team then takes on Costa Rica on Friday at 2:00 pm, battles against Honduras on Saturday at 2:00 pm, and closes against hosts Nicaragua on Monday at 6:30 pm.

The regional championship is organized under the banner of Central American Volleyball Federations Association (AFECAVOL).