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Thompson scores 46 but Costa Rica out duels Trinidad & Tobago 

GUATEMALA CITY, Guatemala, April 28, 2010 – Channon Thompson fired 46 points but could not prevent Trinidad & Tobago from losing a five-setter to Costa Rica (25-12, 22-25, 25-13, 22-25, 15-11) in the opening match of Day Two in the NORCECA Girls’ Youth Championship on Wednesday.

In a Pool A match, the Costa Ricans (1-0) prevailed the powerful attack of the Trinidadians (0-2) with crafty offensive plays. Tracy Fernandez and Gabriela Arias contributed 18 and 11 points respectively to the victory.

“We gave our best and played as a team but Trinidad & Tobago fought back all the time and never quit,” said Fernandez, the captain of Costa Rica.

“It was a very tense match and could have gone either way,” said Alberto Blanco, the Costa Rican coach. “The coin was in the air until the last minute.”

“I am extremely proud of our team,” said Thompson. “We played passionately with our hearts out.”

“The experience of Costa Rica prevailed at the end,” said Trinidadian coach Macsood Ali. “We need to play more at this level”.
 

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