July 14, 2012

American Taylor Sander wins MVP honors

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, July 14, 2012 - Taylor Sander, who heavily contributed to the gold medal won by USA team in the VII Men´s Pan American Cup, was selected as Most Valuable Player of the event that concluded here on Saturday night. The 20 year-old Sander was not alone in the closing ceremony as two other teammates were recipients of individual awards. More  Español

July 14, 2012

USA, champions of Men’s Pan American Cup

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, July 14, 2012 – United States defeated Argentina in straight sets (29-27, 25-20, 25-21) to claim the gold medal and give their country its fifth victory in the Men’s Pan American, that concluded here on Saturday. Both teams arrived into the finals with undefeated records where the South Americans had to settle for their second. More  Español

July 14, 2012

Dominicans claim bronze with historic victory over Brazil

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, July 14, 2012 – Dominican Republic claimed their fourth medal in the history of the Men’s Volleyball Pan American Cup by clinching the bronze with a 3-2 (28-26, 25-23, 21-25, 24-26,15-11) victory over Brazil in 2 hours and 14  minutes on Saturday. More  Español

July 14, 2012

Mexico finished fifth at Men’s Pan Am Cup

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, July 14, 2012 – Mexico claimed fifth place in the Men’s Pan American Cup after outdueling Canada in a match of five sets (25-17, 22-25, 25-22, 18-25 y 15-13) that lasted almost two hours. Opposite Daniel Vargas spearheaded the Mexican offense with 18 points. More  Español

July 14, 2012

Venezuela claim seventh place in Men’s Pan Am Cup

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, July 14, 2012 – Venezuela clinched the seventh position in the VII Men’s Volleyball Pan American Cup by outplaying Trinidad & Tobago in a five-set affair that finished 27-25, 18-25, 25-20, 25-27 y 15-13. Hector Salermo collected 17 points as top scorer of the winning side while Josher Contreras and Kevin Piñerúa added 16 and 15. More  Español

July 13, 2012

USA outduel Dominicans, go for the gold

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, July 13, 2012 – United States overcame Dominican Republic in a thrilling battle of five sets (25-21, 23-25, 25-22, 25-27, 15-12) to advance to the gold medal of the VII Men’s Pan American Cup against Argentina. It was an intense battle that lasted more than two hours. More  Español

July 13, 2012

Argentina defeat Brazil in semifinal duel

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, July 13, 2012 – Argentina held off a strong reaction from Brazil and will play for the title of the VII Men’s Pan American Cup on Saturday following a thrilling five-set victory (25-20, 25-17, 27-25, 18-25, 15-13). The offense of the winning squad was led by Maximiliano. More  Español

July 13, 2012

Canada defeated Venezuela to go for fifth place

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, July 13, 2012 - Canada defeated Venezuela in three sets (25-18, 28-26, 25-20) and now are set to battle with Mexico and the fifth in the Men's Pan American Cup VII. Christopher Hoag (12), Dane Pischke (11) and Luke VanBerkel (10). More  Español

July 13, 2012

Mexico to battle for fifth place

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 13, 2012 - Mexico defeated Trinidad and Tobago in straight sets (25-19, 25-14 and 25-14) in just 64 minutes to advance to the fifth place match of the VII Men’s Pan American Cup. Mexico play next the winner of the game between Venezuela and Canada. Daniel Vargas scored 13 points to be the best of the winners whil Marc Honore had 11 for the losers. More  Español

July 12, 2012

Dominicans secure ticket to FIVB WL playoffs

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, July 12, 2012 – Dominican Republic secured a ticket to the playoffs of the FIVB World League after outdueling Mexico 3-1 (23-25, 25-19, 25-21, 30-28) in an exciting match of the VII Men’s Pan American Cup in Santo Domingo on Thursday. The young Mexico team offered strong resistance against a local team that didn’t slow down after losing the first set and claimed a victory that earned the right to play in the qualification playoffs.  More  Español

July 12, 2012

Brazil managed to go to semifinals

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, July 12, 2012 - Brazil advanced to the semifinal round of the VII Men’s Pan American Cup after prevailing in four sets against Canada on Thursday. The South Americans were able to recover from a shaky start to win by scores of 23-25, 25-16, 25-18, 25-13. Tiago Gatiboni led the winners with 14 points, followed by Mauricio Borges (13), Alan Souza Ferreira (12) and Henrique Rodriguez (11), while only the opposite Dane Pischke (10)  More  Español

July 11, 2012

Argentina edge Dominican Republic for top place

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 11, 2012 - Argentina advanced to the semi-finals after edging Dominican Republic in a match that took five sets. The score finished 21-25, 25-23, 25-17, 20-25 and 15-13. The best scorers for the winners were Mariano Giustiniano with 21 points, Gonzalo Quiroga had 19 and Maximiliano Gauna 13. The defeated side had Elvis Contreras and Elnis Palomino with 22 and 21 points respectively, while Jose Caceres added 19. The winners established a fast game and a tight defense and took advantage. More  Español

July 11, 2012

United States win Pool B in Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, July 12, 2012 - United States beat Brazil 22-25, 25-23, 25-20,  25-22 in the battle for first place in Group B to advance to the semifinal phase in the VII Men’s Pan American Cup. United States, winners of four of the six previous versions, imposed his versatile game based on a great defense on the floor and at the net. More  Español

July 11, 2012

Mexico to quarterfinals after win over Venezuela 

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, July 11, 2012 - Mexico defeated Venezuela in straight sets (25-21, 25-21, 25-23) to claim their first win and secure third place in Group B of the VII Men’s Pan American Cup. Daniel Vargas (11) and Pedro Rangel (10) were the biggest contributors to the winning cause but it was the Venezuela’s Kervin Piñerua who topped the scores with 21 points. Jorge Miguel Azair, technical director of Mexico, noted that "Venezuela are a team that is growing, but their players went out more pressured than us and that was the difference. I knew that the team with fewer errors would win so we forced our opponents to be the ones who committed.  More  Español

July 10, 2012

Historic Dominican victory over Canada

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, July 10, 2012 - Dominican Republic won their first ever victory over Canada in men’s volleyball with a 3-0 (25-23, 25-20, 25-17) victory on Tuesday. It was the second victory for the home side in Pool A, while the young team of Canada suffered its second loss. One experienced trio led the winners’ offense with 17 points by Elvis Contreras followed by Jose Miguel Caceres and Ernis Palomino with 14 and 12 respectively. Braden McLean topped the North Americans who led in blocks (12-4).   More  Español

July 9, 2012

Brazil unstoppable against Venezuela

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, July 10, 2012 – The young Brazil team was unstoppable as they dominated Venezuela to add another victory in three sets (25-20, 25-15 and 25-16) in a match of Pool B of the VII Men’s Pan American Cup. The top scorer of the clash was Brazilian Cargnin Franco, who contributed 12 points, followed by Tiago Barth with 10 while all their players had the chance to participate. Venezuela’s Luis Arias and Kervin Piñerua finished with 8 tallies. There was a fairly competition in attacks with a 33-32 difference for the winners, but didn’t surprise that the taller Brazilians dominated 9-2 .  More  Español

July 10, 2012

United States did not give any break to Mexico

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, July 10, 2012 - United States remained undefeated in the Men's Pan American Cup VII by defeating Mexico in straight sets (25-8, 25-16, 25-18) in just 69 minutes on Tuesday. The winners dominated in attacks (42-23), blocks (11-7)  More  Español

July 10, 2012

Argentina achieve second win after difficult third set

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, July 10, 2012 – Argentina scored their second victory in Pool A by defeating a feisty Trinidad & Tobago in four sets 25-10, 25-18, 24-26, 25-11 on Tuesday. The winner’s offense was led by Mariano Giustiniano with 16 points followed by Gonzalo Quiroga (15) and Gonzalo Lapera (12) while the Trinidadian Marc Honore. More  Español

July 9, 2012

Dominicans beat the Trinidadians in nightcap

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, July 9, 2012 - Dominican Republic overcame a resilient Trinidad and Tobago in straight sets (25-13, 25-19, 30-28) in the last match of the opening day in the VII Men’s Pan American Cup. Dominican Republic’s opposite José Miguel Caceres was the top scorer with 19 points, followed by Elvis Contreras with 17 and Elnis Palomino with 11. Veteran Nolan Tash once again was the most distinguished for his team with 14 points while Marc Honore scored 11.  More  Español

July 9, 2012

USA crushes Venezuela
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, July 9, 2012 – United States, represented by their second unit, debuted with an easy victory over Venezuela in a match of Pool B of the VII Men’s Pan American Cup at the Volleyball Palace in Santo Domingo. The Americans, many of them candidates to replace those who will be retiring after the London Olympics, took advantage of a sub-par performance of the South Americans to take the victory 25-17, 25-19, 25-12.  More  Español

July 9, 2012

Brazil beat Mexico in 69 minutes

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, July 9, 2012 – Defending champions Brazil, one of pre-tournament favorites, began the VII Men’s Pan American Cup with a straight sets victory over Mexico in Pool B. The South Americans, of strong physique and with the best size average of the eight teams, negotiated the three frames in 69 minutes with scores. More  Español

July 9, 2012

Argentina win tough match against Canada

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, July 9, 2012 – Argentina defeated Canada in a very close match to open the actions of the VII Men’s Pan American Cup in Santo Domingo. The South Americans defended well the net and their attack was more effective (64-57) for the win by scores of 25-20, 17-25, 23-25, 25-19 and 16-14 in almost. More  Español

July 8, 2012

Coaches praise Men’s Pan American Cup

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, July 8, 2012 – The Men’s Pan American Cup is a very positive event that contributes to the development of the sport across the continent, according to the coaches of the eight teams taking part in the competition.  More  Español

July 7, 2012

All set in Santo Domingo for the men’s elite Pan American Cup
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, July 7, 2012 – The seventh edition of the Men’s Pan American Cup is set to begin after the inspection visits to the main and training halls -where teams trained on Saturday- carried out by the members.  More  Español

July 5, 2012
Men’s Pan American Cup in Santo Domingo

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, July 5, 2012 – The seventh edition of the Men’s Pan American Cup to take place in Santo Domingo from July 9 to 14, was officially announced during a press conference held at NORCECA headquarters on Thursday. The eight-team competition will qualify the best ranked team, not already included in the 2013 FIVB World.  More  Español