El Salvador lost in its first game of the Central American and Caribbean Games. / Ariel Olivares
The women’s basketball team was measured against its counterpart from Puerto Rico in its debut in the discipline at the Central American and Caribbean Games San Salvador 2023 in which it fell 75 to 62 against the Puerto Ricans.
The duel began disputed between the two teams but the national squad was finer in recoveries. However, Puerto Rico scored their first baskets, although the Salvadorans tried to close the gap against the Puerto Ricans.
In the first quarter, the Salvadorans missed key passes but the individual interventions of Hilary Martínez and Kimberly Villalobos for the national team contributed to the women’s team trying to regain control of the game. In addition to a physical game from Liliana Alvarado. After a fight between both squads, the first quarter was for the visit in a tight 17 to 19.
El Salvador managed to tie the match against a tough Caribbean defense that resisted the Salvadoran attacks. But key plays by the Puerto Ricans made them take the lead on the court, although the Salvadorans scored key points at the end of the second set, even so it was resolved with a score of 40 to 38 in favor of Puerto Rico.
The second half was locked for both teams and with mistakes from each team. For their part, the Salvadorans tried to enter the game of the Puerto Ricans. After a little friction between the players in which the number 21 of Puerto Rico Mya Hollnsgshed provoked the public with gestures
With two minutes to go in the period, Hilary Martínez left the game due to injury, however she was able to recover for the last one. The third period ended with a superiority of Puerto Rico by 56 to 53.
Hilary Martínez leaves the game with discomfort. / Ariel Olivares.
The fourth and final period was electrifying for both teams. Although El Salvador could not recover from the Caribbean attacks. The match ended in favor of Puerto Rico 75-62, and they will play this coming Sunday June 25 against Cuba, while Puerto Rico will play against Costa Rica in the second day of group B.
2023-06-25 05:02:44
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