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Dominicans score impressive win over Brazil

 

   

LIMA, Peru, May 21, 2015 – Dominican Republic made an impressive debut at the U20 Women’s Volleyball Copa Latina by defeating Brazil 3-0 (25-19, 25-21, 25-20) in the first match of Thursday at Eduardo Dibos Coliseum of Lima.

 

Natalia Martinez and Massiel Matos each scored 15 points in the victory of a Dominican side that held advantages in blocks (9-2) and aces (6-4). Yvett García, Angelica Hinojosa and Lisbeth Rosario finished with 9, 8 and 7 points, respectively, in the victory.

 

Beatry De Carvalho and Karina de Souza had 9 points apiece for Brazil.

 

In the second match of the day, hosts Peru defeated Cuba in straight sets 3-0 (25-17, 25-13, 25-13) in 65 minutes.

 

Peru edged Cuba in blocks 9-8 but dominated in serving aces 9-2.

 

Angela Leyva topped Peru with 14 points, followed by Coraima Gomez and Luciana Del Valle with 12 and 10, respectively. Liset Herrera and Claudia Hernandez each had 9 points for Cuba.