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October
12,
2013
Three Dominican
among best Players
at FIVB
Women’s U23
Tijuana, Mexico, October 12, 2013 – Champions China and
runners-up Dominican Republic each had three players included in
the All-Star Team of the FIVB Women’s U23 World Championship
that concluded on Saturday with a victory for the Asian side.
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October
12,
2013
Dominican Republic
finished with Silver Medal
at Women´s U23
Tijuana, Mexico, October 12, 2013 – China defeated Dominican
Republic in consecutive sets (25-21, 25-20, 26-24) to clinch the
gold medal of the inaugural FIVB Women’s U23 World Championship
Open on Saturday night at Baja California High Performance
Center.
Liu Yanhan and Zhang Xiaoya each recorder 17 points.
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October
12,
2013
Japan grab the bronze medal at Women’s U23
Tijuana, Mexico, October 12, 2013 – Japan captured the bronze
medal of the inaugural FIVB Women’s U23 World Championship Open
following a 3-1 (25-16, 20-25, 25-11, 25-19) victory over United
States at the Baja California High Performance Center on
Saturday night.
For the last two sets of the contest, it was a marvelous
exhibition from the Japanese side with a combination of defence
and exciting fast offence.
Yurie Nabeya and Saori Takahashi were the main offensive weapons
for Japan as they finished with 16 points apiece while Sarina
Koga added 13 around the excellent performance from setter.
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October
11,
2013
Turkey finish in fifth place
Tijuana, Mexico, October 12, 2013 - Turkey finished their
participation in the fifth place after a victory over Italy in
straight sets on Saturday.
The team coached by Mehme Bedestenliouglu won by scores of
25-17, 25-20, 25-22 after 1 hour and 11 minutes of action at the
Baja California High Performance Center.
Turkish captain Gözde Yilmaz scored 15 points, while Seyma Ercan
finished with 13 and Guc Ezgi had 11 tallies. For Italy Laura
Partenio and Anna Nicoletti scored 11 apiece. Block and service
were key for Turkey after finishing with a 12-6 in block kills.
Individually Asli Kalac and Nur Özge Yurtagülen were the top
blockers with 4 and 3 kills.
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October
11,
2013
Brazil finish in seventh place, after 3-1 victory over Germany
Tijuana, Mexico, October 12, 2013 - Brazil finished in seventh
place at FIVB Women’s U23 World Championship after a 3-1 victory
against Germany on Saturday 25-20, 25-17, 20-25, 25-15. The
captains of both teams finished as top scorers of the match that
lasted 1 hour and 42 minutes at the High Performance
Center. Ellen Braga tallied 18 points for Brazil (including 5
blocks). She was followed by Glauciele Silva, who recorded 13
points, while Gabriella Souza and Francynne Jacinto scored 10
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October
11,
2013
China beat Japan to play for the title
Tijuana, Mexico, October 11, 2013 – China beat Japan in straight
sets (27-25, 26-24, 25-13) and will play against Dominican
Republic for the gold medal of the FIVB Women’s U23 World
Championship Open at Baja California High Performance Center.
The first two sets were a real battle between the two Asian
teams but the third set was a one-way street in favor of China,
the only undefeated team in the competition.
Liu Yanhan topped the scoring charts of China with 18 points,
including three blocks, while Wang Qi and Yang Zhou charted 12
and 11 points, respectively.
Sarina Koga was the only Japanese player to finish with double.
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October
11,
2013
Dominicans hit big blow to USA, go after gold medal
Tijuana, Mexico, October 12, 2013 – The Dominican Republic
advanced to the gold medal match of the FIVB Women’s U23 World
Championship Open following a straight-set (25-21, 25-21, 27-25)
victory over the United States at the Baja California High
Performance Center on Friday.
The athletic Dominicans dominated the match with their powerful
spikes and good overall defence and now are waiting for the
winner of the contest between China and Japan.
Brayelin Martinez led the winners with 21 points, followed by
Yonkaira Peña who tallied 11 points.
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October
11,
2013
Italy beat Brazil in straight sets
Tijuana, Mexico, October 11, 2013.- Italy defeated Brazil in
three sets 25-13, 26-24, 25-22 and will play against Turkey on
Saturday for the fifth place.
Anna Nicoletti was the top scorer of the match with a total of
20 points, while Cristina Chirichella finished with 13. Laura
Partenio tallied 11 and captain Alessia Genari and Raphaela
Folie scored 8 apiece.
Brazil’s top scorer was Gabriella Souza while Mara Leao and
Francynne Jacintho finished with 8 apiece. The Italian team
coached by Luca Cristofani won also the block and serve battle
with a 15-11 ballance in their favor.
Chirchirella had 7 kills and Nicoletti 3.
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October
11,
2013
Turkey pass over Germany, to play for fifth place
Ezgi Guc of Turkey in a spiking attempt against Germany, while
Denise Imodu and Rebecca Schäperklaus try to block the play on
the other side of the net. Tijuana,
Mexico, October 11, 2013 - Turkey will play for the fifth place
at FIVB Women’s U23 World Championship on Saturday, after
beating Germany 3-0 (25-13, 25-13, 25-19). Turkish captain Gözde
Yimlaz scored 16 points and Özge Nur Yurtdagülen finished with
11. On the German side, Katharida Schwabe closed with 11 and
captain Jennifer Geerties with 5. Gözde Yilmaz, captain of
Turkey: It’s not easy to play against Germany, because they are
a very strong team and keep fighting until the end. We had to
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October
9,
2013
Dominican Republic capture first place in Pool A
Tijuana, Mexico, October 9, 2013 – The Dominican Republic
clinched the top place in Pool A of the FIVB Women’s U23 World
Championship Open following a straight-set (25-15, 25-21, 25-21)
victory over Mexico on Wednesday. With a 4-1 win-loss record
that included four victories y 3-0 or 3-1 score and one 2-3
defeat, the Dominicans collected 13 points, one point better
than Japan, winners of their five matches, including three by
3-2 scores, valid for two points. In Friday’s semifinals they
will meet their NORCECA rivals United States while Japan will
play against China in a battle between teams from the Asian
Confederation. Brayelin Martonez and Jeoselyna Rodriguez
finished with 16 and 11 points. More
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October
9,
2013
USA to semifinals, after five setter win over Brazil
Mexicali, Mexico, October 9 2013- The United States qualified to
the Semifinals at FIVB Women’s U23 World Championship after a
five-setter win over Brazil (25-10, 16-25, 10-25, 25-22,
15-9). Ariel Turner scored 18 points for USA while captain Gina
Mancuso finished with 15, Hayley Hodson and Sha’Dare McNeal
closed with 13 apiece. Brazil worked with all their weapons and
offensive choices with Ellen Braga and Gabriella Souza, who
concluded with 17 apiece. Mara Leao scored 15 and Francynne
Jacintho 13. More
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October
9,
2013
Germany beat Cuba and get into the top 8
Mexicali, Mexico, October 9 2013.- Germany beat Cuba in straight
sets (25-22, 25-22, 25-20) and clinched a berth in the
classification round for places 5 to 8 at FIVB Womens U23 World
Championship.
Carina Aullenbrock led the German team with 11 points, while
Leonie Schwertmann, Jennifer Geerties and Katharina Schwabe
scored 9 apiece. On the Cuban side, captain Daymara Lescay
closed with 9 points and Alena Rojas with 8.
The Germans had an 8-4 advantage in team aces. Both teams were
tied in block kills and points surrendered by unforced errors..
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October
8,
2013
Turkey still in contention for semifinal berth
Tijuana, Mexico, October 8, 2013 – Turkey collected three
important points to stay in contention for the semifinal round
in defeating Mexico 3-1 (25-7, 22-25, 25-18, 25-19) in a match
of Pool A at the Baja California High Performance Center on
Tuesday night.
Turkey plays against Japan on Wednesday with the chance to enter
among the four finalists with a victory against the undefeated
Asian team.
Gozde Yilmaz and Nur Yurtdagulen topped Turkey with 15 and 11
points, respectively, while Cansu Cetin added 10. Turkey
registered 9 serving aces with Yilmaz and Cetin leading the way
with 4 and 3.
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October
8,
2013
China extend winning record to 4-0, after a five setter win over
USA
Mexicali, Mexico, October 8, 2013 - China extended their
undefeated record to 4-0 in Pool B after a five setter victory
over USA (25-15, 18-25, 14-25, 25-19, 5-15).
Yanhan Liu scored 24 points for China. She was followed by Qi
Wang with 18, while Zhou Yang scored 15 and Xinwei Gu 12.
Gina Mancuso had another 20 plus points performance for the
American team. The American captain closed with 25 points and
three aces to be the best scorer of the match.
Hayley Hodson closed with 11 units.
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October
8,
2013
Martinez and Rodriguez lead Dominican Victory over Italy
Tijuana, Mexico, October 8, 2013 – Brayelin Martinez and
Jeoselyna Rodriguez each collected 22 points in leading the
Dominican Republic to a convincing 3-1 (23-25, 25-23, 25-16,
25-12) victory over Italy at Baja California High Performance
Center on Tuesday.
After a very close battle for the first two sets, the Dominicans
played text-book volleyball the rest of the way displaying a
festival of serves and blocks.
It was the third victory against one loss for the Dominican
Republic good for second place in Pool A with 10 points.
Rodriguez, the leading server of the tournament with 14 aces
coming.
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October
8,
2013
Cubans get their
first victory at U23 World Championship
Mexicali, México,
October 8 2013.- Cuba won their first match at FIVB Womens U23
World Championship after defeatig Kenya in three sets (25-19,
25-23, 25-21). Rosana Giel scored
13 points and Alena Rojas 10 for Cuba. But Kenya had three
players with double digit despite this result. The Africans played
their best volleyball at the tournament and showed no fear
against the Caribbean players that had a total of 8 team aces
against 7 by their rivals. Beatriz Vilches aced three times and
Giel twice. Violet Makuto and
Eglay Kulova closed with 12 unidades apiece and captain
Gaudencia Makokha finished with 10.
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October
7,
2013
Italy capture first victory in Pool A
Tijuana, Mexico, October 7, 2013 – Italy beat Mexico 25-19,
25-15, 25-20 to capture their first victory in Pool A after
suffering two painful five-set losses.
Laura Partenio had a match-high 19 points to lead the winners
while Alessia Gennari finished with 10 points as the only other
player of the winners to reach double digits. Andrea Rangel and
Claudia Rios finished with 13 and 12 points, respectively, for
the Mexican squad, which saw their record dropping to 0-3.
Italy held a 7-4 advantage in the blocking charts but Mexico
dominated 7-4 in service winners. Italy made 8 unforced errors
to 22 committed by Mexico.
Argentina dominated the first set despite the fighting spirit of
Mexico. The South Americans led 8-4 and 16-12 at the stops.
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October
7,
2013
China dominate Cuba, win 3-0
Mexicali, Mexico, October 7 2013 - China had another dominant
performance at Mexicali State Auditorium. The Chinese team beat
Cuba in straight sets 25-14, 25-21, 25-23.
Yanhan Lu scored 16 points for China while Xiaoya Zhang closed
with 10. Qi Wang scored 9. Cuba’s best weapon was Rosanna Giel,
who tallied 16 points and Jennifer Alvarez finished with 12. The
team coached by Jiande Xu worked hard in the blocking game to
prevent the Cuban attack. It resulted for the Asians that had a
7-4 final advantage and also served more aces than the Caribbean
squad (11-6).
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October
7,
2013
Japan win five-set duel with Dominican Republic
Tijuana, Mexico, October 7, 2013 – Japan outdueled Dominican
Republic in five sets (15-25, 25-22, 17-25, 25-17, 15-9) to take
possession of first place in Pool A of the FIVB Women’s U23
World Championship on Monday.
The fast offence of the Japanese side and their accurate serves
were keys for the victory as they were able neutralized the
power of the Dominican side. The winners gave away 25 points via
unforced errors to 30 by the opponents. Yurie Nabeya and Saori
Takahashi were the main offensive weapons for Japan with 20 and
14 points, respectively.
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October
7,
2013
Americans stay undefeated, beat Germany in five sets
MEXICALI, Mexico, October 7, 2013.- The United States kept an
undefeated record in Pool B after a 3-2 win over Germany (25-15,
23-25, 25-27, 25-12, 15-11).
Americans are 3-0 at the tournament. Outside Hitter and captain
Gina Mancuso scored 20 points while Sandra Adeleye 10. Germany
tried to distribute more their game with Katharina Schwabe and
Leonie Schwertmann. Both scored nine points apiece.
German Captain Jennifer Geerties finished with 8 points but was
forced to leave the match due to an injury after the third set.
USA had a 12-10 advantage in block kills and lead 8-6 in
services.
Silge Wiebke had three block kills for Germany, the same by
Hayley Hodson and Sandra Adeleve on USA’s side.
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October
6,
2013
Argentina claim a 3-0 victory over hosts Mexico
Tijuana, Mexico, October 6, 2013 –Argentina defeated Mexico in
straight sets 26-24, 25-21, 25-21 to claim their first victory
in Pool A of the FIVB Women’s U23 World Championship on Sunday
night at Baja California High Performance Center.
The victory earned Argentina an even win-loss record at 1-1,
while Mexico dropped to a 0-2 mark.
Three Argentineans finished with 10 points –Maria Calvete,
Victoria Zabala and Sofia Bulgarella) while Virginia Granado
contributed 8 points.
Andrea Rangel and Claudio Rios scored 13 and 12 points,
respectively, for the defeated side.
Mexico topped Argentina in blocks (7-4) .
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October
6,
2013
Dominican Republic breeze past Turkey for second win
Tijuana, Mexico, October 6, 2013 – Dominican Republic cruised to
a straight set (25-18, 25-16, 25-21) victory over Turkey earning
in the process their second victory in as many days in Pool A of
the FIVB Women’s U23 World Championship on Sunday.
Jeoselyna Rodriguez had an outstanding overall performance
finishing with 15 points in leading the balanced offence of the
winners thanks to solid performance by setter Camil Dominguez.
Rodriguez had seven aces to go with two blocks and six spikes.
Brayelin Martinez and Yonkaira Peña contributed 13 and 12 points
to the victory. More
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October
6,
2013
USA claim second victory by surpassing Cuba
Mexicali, Mexico, October 6, 2013 - The United States registered
their second victory at Women's U23 World Championship after
beating Cuba 3-0 (25-20, 25-19, 25-21). American captain Gina
Mancuso tallied 15 points, while Ariel Turner scored 13 and
Monique Mead
finished with 11.
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October
5,
2013
Japan prevail against Mexico in four sets
Tijuana, Mexico, October 5, 2013 – Japan scored a 3-1 (25-19,
25-13, 20-25, 25-15) victory over Mexico to cap the first day of
action in Pool A of the FIVB Women’s U23 World Championship at
Baja California High Performance Center on Saturday.
The Japanese played excellent defence throughout the match and
committed 16 unforced errors to 24 by the defeated side. Both
teams finished with 6 aces and Mexico held a 10-7 advantage in
the blocking department.
Saori Takahashi and Yurie Nabeya each finished with 16 points to
top the winning side while Suzuka Hashimoto and Haruyo Shimamura
chipped in with 12 and 11 points, respectively.
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October
5,
2013
Brazilian blocking strategy made difference over Cuba
Mexicali, Mexico, October 5, 2013 - Brazil and Cuba played the
most awaited match on day one at Mexicali State Auditorium. The
victory was for the Brazilians 3-1 (28-26, 25-27, 25-15, 25-21).
Captain Ellen Braga was the top scorer with 23 points (3 aces)
and was followed by Francynne Jacintho (15 points, 8 block
kills), Glauciele Silva (14) and Gabriella Souza (13).
For Cuba, Jennifer Alvarez scored 16 points and Rossana Giel
closed with 14. Alena Rojas scored 12 and Captain Daymara Lescay
finished with 11. Service was tied for both squads (5 for
Brazil, 5 for Cuba).
Brazil had 17 block points and Cuba 9. More
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October
5,
2013
Dominican Republic storm past Argentina
Tijuana, Mexico, October 5, 2013 – The Dominican Republic
stormed past Argentina to capture a straight set victory (25-14,
25-18, 25-16) in a match of Pool A of the FIVB Women’s U23 World
Championship on Saturday night at the Baja California High
Performance Center.
The winners held a big margin of 8-3 in the aces category and
also were better in the blocking department with a 7-5
advantage.
Jeoselyna Rodriguez and Yonkaira Peña topped the offensive
charts of the winners with 15 and 14 points, respectively, while
Brayelin Martinez contributed 10 tallies. Rodriguez registered
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October
5,
2013
USA begin with a
three-setter victory over Kenya
USA's Erica Wilson spikes against
Kenya on day one at FIVB Women's U23 Open in the city of
Mexicali. MEXICALI, Mexico, October 5 2013.- The United States
began their participation with a three sets victory over Kenia
(25-11,25-11,25-6). Monique Mead was the top scorer for the
American team with 12 pts, while captain Gina Mancuso scored 11.
Triza Atuka and captain Gaudencia Makokha finished with 3 apiece. More
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October
5,
2013
Legendary Feng Kun: An inspirational leader for now
TIJUANA, Mexico, October 5, 2013 – In her playing days, not long
time ago, Feng Kun was the consummated volleyball setter, a
mastermind behind the success of China’s women team with the
fingers of a harp player and feline-like eyesight and reflexes
as her main weapons.
It was not by accident that “Panda”, as she was nicknamed, won
the unofficial title as the best setter in the world. More
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October
4,
2013
Coaches agree on
the importance of the U23 World Championship
TIJUANA &
MEXICALI, México, October 4, 2013 – All the coaches of the teams
taking part in the inaugural FIVB Women’s U23 World Championship
agree on the importance and necessity of this new age-group in
the development process of the players.
They expressed their feelings and goals in
the championship while participating in the preliminary
inquiries performed by the FIVB Control Committee on Thursday. More
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October
2,
2013
U23 World Championships: A Window for Future Olympic stars
TIJUANA, Mexico, October 2 2013 - The FIVB Women’s U23 World
Championship is the ideal stage to watch in action an promote
the players that will be part of the next Olympic cycles, stated
FIVB First Executive Vice President and NORCECA President,
Cristobal Marte Hoffiz.
“Most of the national teams of the world have an important group
of players who are in the U23 categoriy. More
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October
2,
2013
Italy’s Cristofani applauds the new age-group category
Tijuana, Mexico, October 2, 2013 – Italy’s Luca Cristofani
envisions the new volleyball age-group category of players under
23 years old as a necessary stopgap in the maturation process of
the athletes as they make the transition to the senior level.
The veteran coach who is taking part in the inaugural FIVB U-23
Women’s World Championship at the helm of the Italy squad talked
about his thoughts during a press conference held on Tuesday at
the Baja California High Performance Center. More
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October 1,
2013
Norceca President meets with U23 World Championship Organizers
Tijuana, México, October 1, 2013.- Preliminary details for FIVB
Women’s U23 World Championship were analyzed by FIVB First
Executive Vice President and Norceca President Cristobal Marte
Hoffiz after his arrival in Baja California.
Marte Hoffiz held a meeting with the Championship Local
Organizing Committee.
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September
30,
2013
USA to arrive in Baja California on Thursday for U23 World
Championship
TIJUANA, Mexico, September 30, 2013.- The United States U23
National team will arrive in Baja California on Thursday October
3rd.
Americans are coached by legendary multi-medal winner Karch
Kiraly who was also in charge of the Senior Squad that conquered
the Visit Omaha Norceca Continental Championship in Nebraska.
Kiraly is assited by Reed Sunahara, who was known in Mexico for
winning two international.
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September
28,
2013
Dominican Republic the first country to arrive in Baja
California
TIJUANA, Mexico, September 28, 2013.- The Dominican Republic
Women’s U23 National Team has returned to Baja California for a
Training Camp before the Age Group World Championship starts.
The team coachd.
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September
27,
2013
FIVB Women’s U23 World Championship officially released
Baja California, Mexico., September 27, 2013 - The International
Volleyball Federation (FIVB) released the match Schedule for the
First Round of the Women’s U23 World Championship to be played
from October 5th to 12th. Mexico, the host team will play
against Japan at the High Performance Center on October 5th at
20:00 hours Pacific Time, after the Opening Ceremony scheduled
at 19:00, according to the Organising Committee.
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September
19,
2013
Womens’ U23 World Championship Organising Committee prepares
BAJA CALIFORNIA, Mexico, September 19 2013.- The FIVB Women’s
U23 World Championship local organising committee has started
with the preparation for this international event that will take
place in the cities of Tijuana and Mexicali.
The first coordination meetings took place.
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September
6,
2013
FIVB Women’s U23 World Championship announced in Tijuana
TIJUANA, Mexico, September 6, 2013 - The inaugural FIVB Women’s
U23 World Championship will take place in the cities of Tijuana
and Mexicali from October 5-12.
The official announcement was made on Friday by Saul Castro
Verdugo, president of the local organizing committee and FIVB
Executive Vice President, accompanied by several private and
official sports authorities of the State of Baja California.
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