Pan Am Update - Semi - finals
Today we moved one step closer to qualifying for the Olympic Games in London. We played a much more complete game today and dominated Cuba in the process. We took a 6 - 0 lead into the half and had them very frustrated. The third quarter we pulled back on the throttle a bit and went into the fourth quarter ahead 8 - 2. We finished strong and outscored the Cubans 4 - 0 in the fourth quarter to win the game 12- 2. Jeff Powers led the way with three goals, Brian Alexander and Jesse Smith both had two each and Layne Beaubien, JW Krumpolz, Peter Varellas, Ryan Bailey and Tim Hutton each had one. Merrill Moses played exceptionally well in the goal, allowing a good shooting Cuban team just two goals.
In the other semi-final, Canada outlasted Brazil in a very physical game in which I thought that the officials lost control. There were many crazy calls and the Brazilians had every chance to win the game but gave it away.
Tomorrow our women play Canada for the gold and a berth in the Olympic Games and then on Saturday we will get our chance.
The village has quieted down in the past few days. It is probably about 40% capacity of what it was over last weekend. As athletes finish they usually are on a plane the following day for home. This keeps the village under control and obviously cuts down the cost of housing and feeding the athletes for extra days.
It was another beautiful day here in Guadalajara. Of course, every day that you win is great. The weather has been perfect for the games. It has been consistently in the high 70’s and is expected to stay that way throughout the weekend.
I am excited about tomorrow. We are having a light workout in the morning and then heading to a hotel for a nice brunch. I am salivating already just thinking about it. A meal outside the village...
By the way, I had a real treat tonight. After our game, I came back and one of our volleyball parents at Oaks arranged for me to be able to watch our league final game vs. La Reina tonight. The marvels of technology. I watched the entire game live on skype. It was awesome being away from home and being able to watch my daughter play. Her team won too so it was a good day all around.
See you at the pool.
Coach
In the other semi-final, Canada outlasted Brazil in a very physical game in which I thought that the officials lost control. There were many crazy calls and the Brazilians had every chance to win the game but gave it away.
Tomorrow our women play Canada for the gold and a berth in the Olympic Games and then on Saturday we will get our chance.
The village has quieted down in the past few days. It is probably about 40% capacity of what it was over last weekend. As athletes finish they usually are on a plane the following day for home. This keeps the village under control and obviously cuts down the cost of housing and feeding the athletes for extra days.
It was another beautiful day here in Guadalajara. Of course, every day that you win is great. The weather has been perfect for the games. It has been consistently in the high 70’s and is expected to stay that way throughout the weekend.
I am excited about tomorrow. We are having a light workout in the morning and then heading to a hotel for a nice brunch. I am salivating already just thinking about it. A meal outside the village...
By the way, I had a real treat tonight. After our game, I came back and one of our volleyball parents at Oaks arranged for me to be able to watch our league final game vs. La Reina tonight. The marvels of technology. I watched the entire game live on skype. It was awesome being away from home and being able to watch my daughter play. Her team won too so it was a good day all around.
See you at the pool.
Coach
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