Cubans Mailen and Leila remain at the top

MANAGUA Nicaragua. May 5, 2019 - Cubans Maylen Deliz/Leila Martinez got their third golden medal in the NORCECA 2019 Women's Beach Volleyball Tour without any problems, defeating Socorro López/Lolette Rodríguez of Nicaragua, 2-0 (21 -8, 21-9).

The champions did not give liberties with their serves and powerful shots over Lopez/Rodriguez, who advanced to the final for the first time in the history of this tournament by defeating Kaley Melville/Lindsey Fuller, of United States, 2-1 (15-21, 21-16, 15-13).

The pair from El Salvador, Kathya Vásquez and María Fernanda Vargas, also won a medal and scored their names in the history of NORCECA, winning third place, beating Melville/Fuller, with a double 21-15.

In the semifinals, Maylen and Leyla dominated the Salvadorans with a 2-0 (21-10, 21-11).

"I am very happy, thank God we were able to obtain the medal that is the result of the sacrifice and everything we have done so far. The local public has been very good to us, always supporting and that motivates us a lot,"said Leyla.

"We continue with the same objective for the next tour that will be in our country... and is to achieve the gold medal," said the champion.

Meanwhile, Maylen said that "I felt very good here in Nicaragua, the public welcomed us and always supported us, I feel fortunate to be here and would gladly return if they have another NORCECA tournament."

"These tournaments serve to prepare us and reach a good level for the Pan American Games in Lima, since we aim to be on the podium," said Deliz.

Sunday´s results

Final: CUB d NCA 2-0 (21-8, 21-9). Bronce: ESA d USA 2-0 (21-15, 21-15). Semifinals: CUB d ESA 2-0 (21-10, 21-11); NCA d USA 2-1 (15-21, 21-16, 15-13). 4-5: CAN d CAN-b (Forfeit). 7-8: MEX d CRC (Injury). 9-10: ISV d GUA 2-0 (21-16, 21-15). 11-12: CRC d TTO 2-1 (11-21, 21-16, 15-12).