September 3, 2011

Cuban Keibel Gutierrez the MVP of the Men’s NORCECA Championship

MAYAGÜEZ, Puerto Rico, September 3, 2011. – Cuban Keibel Gutierrez was elected the Most Valuable Player MVP of the Men’s Continental NORCECEA Championship taking his team to the victory on Saturday night.  More  Español 

September 3, 2011

Cuba remains NORCECA’s champion in five sets 

MAYAGÜEZ, Puerto Rico, September 3, 2011. - Cuba defeated United States 3-2 (25-23, 29-27, 25-27, 19-25, 15-8) claiming the gold to remain champion of the Men’s NORCECA Continental Championship and booked ticket to the FIVB World Cup. The match began with slow rhythm.  More  Español 

September 3, 2011

Canada wins NORCECA’s bronze medal

MAYAGÜEZ, Puerto Rico, September 3, 2011. - Canada edged Puerto Rico 3-0 (25-20, 25-23, 25-14) in the bronze medal match of the Men’s Continental NORCECA Championship on Saturday. Long rallies up to the third set, kept the thrill going on as Puerto Rico.

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September 3, 2011

Mexico wins fifth place in straight sets

MAYAGÜEZ, Puerto Rico, September 3 2011. – Mexico prevailed over Trinidad & Tobago in straight sets 25-20, 25-12 and 25-21 earning the fifth place at the Men´s NORCECA Championship. A demanding match for both teams’ running.   More  Español 

September 3, 2011

Costa Rica takes seventh place defeating St. Lucia

MAYAGÜEZ, Puerto Rico, September 3 2011. – Costa Rica defeated St. Lucia 3-0 (25-23, 25-10, 25-18) earning the seventh place at the Men´s NORCECA Championship.

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September 2, 2011

United States to meet Cuba in the Men’s NORCECA final match

MAYAGÜEZ, Puerto Rico, September 2, 2011.- United States will meet Cuba for the gold medal of the Men’s NORCECA Continental Championship following the victory in straight sets against Puerto Rico 25-14, 25-16 and 26-24 . United States with their impressive blocks (21-2) didn’t give Puerto Rico a chance to penetrate.  More  Español 

September 2, 2011

Cuba to defend the title

MAYAGÜEZ, Puerto Rico, September 2, 2011.- Cuba advanced to the gold medal match to defend the title of the Men’s NORCECA Continental Championship by defeating Canada 3-2 (23-25, 25-17, 24-26, 25-17, 15-9) in the first semifinal on Friday night.  Cuba saw off Canada in a one on one match making the difference with an 11-3 higher record in blocks and categorical 12-3 in aces. .  More  Español 

September 2, 2011

Mexico struggles to defeat Costa Rica  

MAYAGÜEZ, Puerto Rico, September 2, 2011.- Mexico struggled to defeat Costa Rica in five intense sets 23-25, 22-25, 25-12, 25-15 and 15-11 and will play for the fifth place of the Men’s NORCECA Championship. 

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September 2, 2011

Trinidad & Tobago defeats St. Lucia

MAYAGÜEZ, Puerto Rico, September 2, 2011.-  Trinidad & Tobago defeated St. Lucia 3-0 (25-20, 25-21, 25-17) in the classification for fifth to eighth  places of the Men’s NORCECA Championship held on Friday.  More  Español 

September 1, 2011

Puerto Rico will face USA in the semifinals 

MAYAGÜEZ, Puerto Rico, September 1, 2011. - Puerto Rico qualified to the semifinals of the Men’s NORCECA Championship by defeating Trinidad & Tobago 3-0 (25-17, 25-15, 25-19), in the second quarterfinal match of the day. Puerto Rico claimed the victory with more experience and a better. More  Español

September 1, 2011

Cuba advances to the semifinals of Men’s NORCECA Championship 

MAYAGÜEZ, Puerto Rico, September 1, 2011. - Cuba scored in straight sets (25-10, 25-23, 25-14) victory over Mexico to reach the semifinals of the Men’s NORCECA Championship at “Palacio de los Deportes” on Thursday.  More  Español 

August  31, 2011

Canada books ticket to the semifinal 

MAYAGÜEZ, Puerto Rico, August 31, 2011. – Canada booked the ticket to the semifinal of the Men’s NORCECA Continental Championship prevailing Puerto Rico in straight sets (25-17, 25-20, 25-17) in the last match of round robin action to finish first in Pool A with a perfect 3-0 win-loss record.  More  Español 

August  31, 2011

USA secures Pool B and makes the semifinals  

MAYAGÜEZ, Puerto Rico, August 31, 2011. – Olympic gold medalists USA defeated Cuba 3-1 (24-26, 25-23, 25-23, 25-17) capturing Pool B and cruising directly into the semifinals of the Men’s NORCECA Continental Championship at “Palacio de los Deportes” of Mayagüez. Cuba had a wonderful comeback in the first set, losing 14-24.  More  Español 

August  31, 2011

Mexico is in the quarterfinals of Men’s NORCECA Championship

MAYAGÜEZ, Puerto Rico, August 31, 2011.- Mexico defeated St. Lucia 25-16, 25-14 and 25-22 and still is in contention for the title as they advanced to the quarterfinals of the Men’s NORCECA Championship in Mayagüez.

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August  31, 2011

Trinidad & Tobago takes the third place in Pool B

MAYAGÜEZ, Puerto Rico, August 31, 2011. – Trinidad & Tobago finished in third place of Pool B of the Men’s NORCECA Championship by scoring 3-0 (26-24, 25-17, 28-26) victory against Costa Rica and gave them a berth in the quarterfinals. Despite Trinidad & Tobago won.

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August  30, 2011

Puerto Rico picks up important win over Mexico

MAYAGÜEZ, Puerto Rico, August 30, 2011. - Puerto Rico had a great performance and picked up an important win 3-0 (27-25, 25-19, 25-17) over Mexico on the last match of Tuesday night at the Men’s NORCECA Championship, that qualifies to the FIVB World Cup. High expectations were set for this match with a dramatic first set that took Puerto Rico to the edge as the score was tied up to point 25.   More  Español 

August  30, 2011

United States claims second victory 

MAYAGÜEZ, Puerto Rico, August 30, 2011. - United States claimed its second victory  in Pool B at the Men’s NORCECA Championship after defeating Costa Rica in straight sets (25-16, 25-12, 25-9) on Tuesday. Playing well and determined, USA beat Costa Rica, leaving for tomorrow the definition of the first position in Pool B against Cuba. USA exceeded Costa Rica 10-2 in blocks.  More  Español

August  30, 2011

Cuba scores victory over Trinidad & Tobago

MAYAGÜEZ, Puerto Rico, August 30, 2011.- Cuba scored its second victory in Pool B at the Men’s NORCECA Championship over Trinidad & Tobago by 3-0 (25-14, 25-15, 25-13) this Tuesday. Cuba took control from beginning to finish making it possible to give all its players a chance to step in, while Trinidad & Tobago seemed out of rhythm.   More  Español 

August  30, 2011

Canada adds another win in Pool A 

MAYAGÜEZ, Puerto Rico, August 30, 2011. -  Canada added another win in Pool A prevailing 3-0 (25-18, 25-14, 25-13) over St. Lucia on the second day of action at the Men’s NORCECA Championship at “Palacio de los Deportes” in Mayagüez.   More  Español 

August  29, 2011

Betty Ann Augustine receives FIVB International Referee ID

MAYAGÜEZ, Puerto Rico, Augusto 29, 2011. - Referee Betty Ann Augustine from Trinidad & Tobago, received a special surprise at the Men’s NORCECA Continental 2011 Championship held in Puerto Rico, as she received the FIVB Referee ID Card by hands of Marta Centeno. More  Español 

August  29, 2011

Puerto Rico beats St. Lucia in straight sets

MAYAGÜEZ, Puerto Rico, August 29, 2011.- Puerto Rico beat St. Lucia in straight sets (25-11, 25-17, 25-11) in the last match of opening day at the Men’s NORCECA Championship on Monday. Puerto Rico showed superiority over first time contestants in a NORCECA championship, St. Lucia, and had the chance to give an opportunity.  More  Español 

August  29, 2011

Canada downs Mexico in thrilling match

MAYAGÜEZ, Puerto Rico, August 29, 2011. - Canada defeated Mexico 3-1 (25-21, 23-25, 27-25, 25-22) in the first match of Pool A at the Men’s NORCECA Championship at the “Palacio de los Deportes” in Mayagüez. In what was the most exciting match so far, Canada downed Mexico using all of its abilities to dismantle Mexico´s great defensive display.  More  Español

August  29, 2011

Defending champion, Cuba, debuts with victory over Costa Rica

MAYAGÜEZ, Puerto Rico, August 29, 2011.- The defending champions, Cuba made their debut in the Men’s NORCECA championship with a victory over Costa Rica 3-0 (25-16 , 25- 13, 25-15). Costa Rica had no chance against the strength of Cubans that gave an impressive display.  More  Español 

August  29, 2011

United States crushes Trinidad & Tobago in opening game

MAYAGÜEZ, Puerto Rico, August 29, 2011. - United States opened the Men’s NORCECA Continental 2011 Championship with a 3-0 victory crushing Trinidad & Tobago (25-15, 25- 7, 25-12) at “Palacio de los Deportes” of Mayagüez. Trinidad & Tobago didn’t give much resistance. More  Español 

August  28, 2011

High expectations from coaches at the Men’s NORCECA Championship

MAYAGÜEZ, Puerto Rico, August 28, 2011. - With high expectations, head coaches from NORCECA’s top-eight teams are ready for the competition but mostly to be among the finalists and they anticipate outstanding performances. More  Español 

August  27, 2011

Puerto Rico host of the 2011 Men´s NORCECA Continental Championship

MAYAGUEZ, Puerto Rico, August 27, 2011 - Puerto Rico is set to host the 2011 Men’s NORCECA Continental Championship, at the city of Mayagüez.  More  Español