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Cuba to play Mexico for fifth place

 

   

MORELIA, Mexico, October 1, 2015.- Cuba dominated Trinidad and Tobago 3-0 (25-14, 25-14, 25-14) and will face Mexico in the match for fifth place of the NORCECA Women’s Continental Championship at Bicentenario Auditorium of Morelia, Michoacan.

Cubans took advantage of Trinidad and Tobago’s 33 errors and limited their faults to 11, they held 30-24 margin in spikes, 10-6 in blocks and 2-1 in aces.

Opposite Heidy Rodriguez of Cuba topped all scorers with 14 points, 9 on kills, 4 on blocks and 1 ace. Opposite Krystle Esdelle led Trinidad and Tobago with 9 points, Middle Blocker Sinead Jack contributed with 7 points and Outside Hitter Channon Thompson registered 6 points.

Captain Sulian Matienzo of Cuba said “our performance was low, it’s normal because of yesterday’s loss. In tomorrow’s match we will face Mexico like it’s a final match; we want to finish in fifth place, which for a Continental tournament is a good position”.

Captain Renele Forde of Trinidad and Tobago said “honestly there is not much to say, we should have played better. We hope to beat Costa Rica tomorrow and not finish last”.

“This match contributed as preparation for tomorrow, we used several variations in blocking to face Mexico. The team is used to playing in front of large crowds and we expect it to be loud tomorrow, but I’m sure Mexico’s fans will applaud our performance. Trinidad and Tobago has improved, I’ve known them for a long time and it’s good for NORCECA to have development” said Cuba’s coach Roberto Garcia.