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November
30,
2014
Elvis Contreras MVP of the Central American Games
CORDOBA, México, November 30 2014 - Dominican Elvis Contreras
was recognized as the Most Valuable Player of the Men’s
Volleyball Tournament at the XXII Central American and Caribbean
Games.
Contreras was also distinguished as Scoring Leader and Best
Attacker. As Second Best Attacker, Cuban Javier Jimenez got the
honors, while Wilfrido Hernandez, from Dominican Republic
finished as Best Blocker and his fellow patriot, German Recio
was the Second Best Blocker.
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November
30,
2014
Dominican Republic win first crown at CACG
CORDOBA, Mexico, November 30 2014 - Dominican Republic conquered
their first crown at the Central American and Caribbean Games
after beating Puerto Rico 3-2 (25-22, 23-25, 23-25, 25-22,
24-22).
Elvis Contreras, who became the MVP of the competition, scored
32 points and Jose Caceres 27 for Dominican Republic, that
surrendered 36 points, while Hector Soto scored 26 and Maurice
Torres 16 for Puerto Rico that gave up 34.
In blocking, Dominican Republic was up 18-10 against Puerto Rico
that registered a better ballance in collective aces.
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November
30,
2014
Cuba claim the bronze medal
CORDOBA, México, November 30, 2014 - Cuba claimed the bronze
medal at the XXII Central American and Caribbean Games after
beating Mexico in straight sets. Scores were 25-19, 43-41
and 25-22.
Osmany Uriarte registered 23 points for Cuba, while Javier
Jiménez and Livan Osoria finished with 14 apiece.
Iván Márquez scored 17 and Carlos Guerra tallied 13 (2 aces)
for Mexico.
Cuba Dominated 10-8 in blocks and 5-2 in collective aces,
with 2 by Javier Jimenez and 2 by Livan Osoria. Mexico gave
up 29 points by error and Cuba 23.
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November
30,
2014
Venezuela close in fifth place at CACG
CÓRDOBA, México, November 30, 2014 - Venezuela concluded
their participation at the XXII Central American and
Caribbean Games in fifth place after beating Bahamas 25-13,
25-13 and 25-14
Roberth Abreu closed with 13 points and Luis Arias Guzmán,
registered 11. On the Bahamas’ side, PrinceTanique Wilson as
well as Romel Lightbourn and Lorenzo Williams, closed with
three points apiece. Venezuela won the blocking duel 6-3 as
well as in services with 3 aces by Arias Guzmán.
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November
30,
2014
Colombia finish in seventh place in last match for Trinidadian
Tash
CORDOBA, Mexico, November 30 2014 - Colombia finished their
participation at the Central American and Caribbean Games in
seventh place after beating Trinidad and Tobago in straight sets
25-15, 25-21, 25-13.
Julian Churi and Carlos Alomia closed with 10 points apiece for
Colombia, while Colin Bernard scored 11 for Trinidad and Tobago
in the last international match of captain Nolan Tash, who
retired after 20 years of career.
Ryan Stewart finished with 8 points for Trinidad and Tobago and
a very applauded Tash tallied his last 7 points.
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November
29,
2014
Puerto Rico will look for their fourth gold in a row at CACG
CÓRDOBA, Mexico, November 29, 2014 - Second finalists of this
competition were Puerto Rico that defeated Mexico in four sets
(25-21, 25-21, 23-25 and 25-14). Juan Figueroa, Hector Soto and
Maurice Torres played in a combined offense with 16, 15 and 14
points respectively. Carlos Guerra finished with 15 points for
Mexico that came from behind in the third set. Puerto Rico
worked hard with their blocking game in the fourth, and with
their serving strategy. However Mexico finished up 3-2 in aces
with two by Pedro Rangel.
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November
29,
2014
Dominican Republic, first finalist at CACG
CORDOBA, Mexico, November 29, 2014 - Dominican Republic became
the first finalist of the Men’s Competition at the XXII Central
American and Caribbean Games.
Dominican Republic beat Cuba 3-1 (25-23, 25-20, 14-25, 25-20) in
a battle between two coaches from Cuba, like Rodolfo Sanchez and
Jose Angel Alvarez, this last one in charge of Dominican
Republic. Elvis Contreras commanded the Dominican offense with a
total of 22 points and José Cáceres registered 17. On the Cuban
side, Javier Jiménez closed with 20 and Osmany Uriarte Mestre
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November
29,
2014
Bahamas Outdclass
Colombia in historical
victory at CAC
CORDOBA, México, November
29, 2014 - Bahamas gave the big surprise of the classification
round for places 5 to 8 after beating Colombia in straight sets
32-30, 27-25 y 25-19 at the XXII Central American and Caribbean
Games.
This was a historical victory for the Bahamas, in their first
Central American and Caribbean Games, and will look to contend
for fifth place on Sunday. Captain PrinceTanique Wilson and
Middle Blocker Shonari Hepburn registered 13 points apiece,
while Byron Ferguson closed with 12 for the Bahamas, that also
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November
29,
2014
Venezuela defeat Trinidad and Tobago in the round for places 5
to 8
CORDOBA, Mexico, November 29, 2014 - Venezuela defeated Trinidad
and Tobago in straight sets (25-22, 25-15, 25-21) in the
classification round for places 5 to 8 of Men’s Competition at
XXII Central American and Caribbean Games.
Luis Arias Guzman scored 14 points, while Roberth Abreu closed
with 12 and Emerson Rodriguez with 11 for the Venezuelan team
that dominated in blocking 8-5, but Trinidad and Tobago was
above them in serving 4-3.
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November
28,
2014
Guerra commands great offense as Mexico qualify to
Semi-finals
CORDOBA, México, November 29, 2014 - Carlos Guerra commanded
a 32 points offense for Mexico in a five setter win over
Venezuela to qualify to the semifinals of Men’s Volleyball
Tournament at the XXII Central American and Caribbean Games.
Scores were 25-22, 24-26, 23-25, 25-23 and 27-25. Guerra
aced in three of the 7 effective serves marked by Mexico,
agains 6 by Venezuela.
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November
28,
2014
Cuba defeat Colombia to advance to semis at CACG
CORDOBA, Mexico, November 28, 2014 - Cuba clinched their ticket
to the semifinals at Men’s competition of the XXII Central
American and Caribbean Games after beating Colombia 3-0 (25-18,
26-24, 25-22).
Osmany Uriarte Mestre closed with 14 puntos and Felix Chapman
with 10 for Cuba. On the Colombian side Andrés Pizá and Humberto
Machacón closed with 13 points apiece. Cuba Dominated in
blocking 7-3 and 4-2 in services. The Caribbean team surrendered
20 points, while Colombia.
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November
27,
2014
Mexico get second victory after five sets against Colombia
CORDOBA, México, Noviembre 27, 2014 - Mexico defeated Colombia
in the last match of Pool A at Men’s Volleyball Competition at
XXII Central American and Caribbean Games. Mexico won in five
sets 27-25, 18-25, 25-23, 21-25, 15-12. Both teams advanced to
the quarterfinals that will be played on friday.
Humberto Machacon was among Colombia’s top scorers with double
digit (23 points).
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November
27,
2014
Puerto Rico close with victory over Cuba in straight sets
CORDOBA, Mexico, November 27, 2014 - Puerto Rico beat Cuba
in the last match of the preliminary round of Pool B at XXII
Central American and Caribbean Games.
Puerto Rico won in straight sets 25-19, 25-23 and 27-25.
Hector Soto tallied 15 points for Puerto Rico, while Juan
Figueroa finished with 14 and Maurice Torres with 13.
Javier Jiménez scored 19 points and Osmany Uriarte 13 for
Cuba, that surrendered 24 points by error, while Puerto Rico
gave up 27.
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November
27,
2014
Venezuela defeat a surprising Bahamas and improve to 2-1
CORDOBA, Mexico, November 27, 2014.- Venezuela defeated a
surprising team of Bahamas 3-1 (25-12, 21-25, 15-13, 25-17)
to improve their record 2-1 at XXII Central American and
Caribbean Games.
Kervin Pinerua topped with 15 points, while Emmerson
Rodríguez finished with 13 for Venezuela, while Fernando
Gonzalez and Jesus Chourio, registered 10 apiece.
However, Prince Tanique Wilson, captain of Bahamas, scored
17 to be the leader of the match and Byron Ferguson.
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November
27,
2014
Dominican Republic advance directly to semifinals
CORDOBA, Mexico, November 27, 2014 - Dominican Republic clinched
the first place in Pool A and advance directly to the semifinals
of Men’s Volleyball tournament at the XXII Central American and
Caribbean Games.
The Dominican squad beat in straight sets Trinidad and Tobago
25-14 , 25-15 , 25-15, with a solid performance by Luis Adames,
who tallied 14 points, including three aces. On the Trinidadian
side, captain Nolan Tash closed with 9 points. Dominican
Republic worked.
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November
26,
2014
Elvis Contreras leads Dominican Republic to victory over Mexico
CORDOBA, México, November 26, 2014 - Elvis Contreras topped the
Dominican Republic with 22 points, while José Cáceres and German
Recio tallied 16 and 10, respectively, in their victory over
Mexico 3-1 (18-25, 30-28, 25-17, 25-21) and clinched their
second victory.
For Mexico Daniel Vargas finished with 15 points and Samuel
Córdova with 10. Mexico opened the first set with a clear rhythm
and dominating their Caribbean opponents.
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November
26,
2014
Cuba beat Venezuela to reach second victory
CORDOBA, Mexico, November 26, 2014 - Cuba beat Venezuela in
straight sets (30-28, 25-18, 25-19) to get their second win at
the Men’s Tournament of the XXII Central American and Caribbean
Games.
Javier Jimenez, Osmany Uriarte and Isbel Mesa topped the Cuban
arsenal with 16, 13, and 10 points, respectively.
Kervin Pinerua was the best scorer for Venezuela, by totalizing
13 units. Cuba began to struggle with their reception while
Venezuela worked hard on the net.
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November
26,
2014
Colombia get first win at CACG
CORDOBA, Mexico, November 26, 2014 - Colombia defeated
Trinidad and Tobago in straight sets 25-10, 25-23 and 25-13
to get their first victory at Central American and Caribbean
Games.
Carlos Alomia tallied 10 points for the Colombian team while
Carlos Mosquera and Kevin Caraball finished with 9 apiece.
For the Trinidadians, Simon Blake topped with 9. Colombia
dominated in the blocking game 10-6 and 7-0 in aces,
including two by Carabali and two by Juan Camilo Ambuila.
“Congratulations to Colombia. They played more progressively
and went with more intensity.
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November
26,
2014
Puerto Rico beat Bahamas and improve to 1-1
CORDOBA, Mexico, November 26, 2014 - Puerto Rico improved their
record to 1-1 at the XXII Central American and Caribbean Games
after a three sets victory over Bahamas 25-12, 25-15, 25-10.
Maurice Torres tallied 11 points for Puerto Rico and Roberto
Muniz scored 9. For the Bahamas, Byron Ferguson finished with 6.
The Blocking game was key to get the more points as possible on
the Puerto Rican side after dominating 12-4. Service was also
key for Puerto Rico, after finishing 5-0, with 2 aces by Mannix
Roman.
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November
25,
2014
Ivan Contreras makes his debut as coach with a victory at
Central American Games
CORDOBA, Mexico, November 25, 2014 - Mexico had no problem to
win their first match in Men’s Competition at the XXII Central
American and Caribbean Games after beating Trinidad and Tobago
in straight sets.
Scores were 25-19, 25-18 and 25-21 in the debut of Ivan
Contreras as head coach of National Mexican team. Carlos Guerra
scored 9 points and Daniel Vargas 8 for Mexico, while Simon
Blake of Trinidad and Tobago topped with 10 and captain Nolan
Tash scored 9.
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November
25,
2014
Venezuela beat a resilient Puerto Rico in intense four setter
CORDOBA, México, November 25, 2014 - After more than 2 hours of
intense actions at the Cordoba Arena, Venezuela won their first
match in four sets against Puerto Rico (25-20, 25-23, 23-25,
29-27).
Kervin Pinerua scored 21 points for Venezuela, while Maximo
Montoya closed with 15 and Emerson Rodriguez tallied 14. Jesus
Chourio completed the double digits for the Venezuelan team with
12.
On the Puerto Rican side, captain Hector Soto closed with 17
points. He was followed by Maurice Torres with 16 and Roberto
Muniz, registered 10. Venezuelan blocking game was key to avoid
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November
25,
2014
Cuba outclass Bahamas in straight sets
CORDOBA, Mexico, November 25 2014 - Osmany Uriarte and Javier
Jimenez scored 14 and 13 points respectively in the victory of
Cuba over Bahamas 3-0 (25-20, 25-16, 25-15) in the second match
of the first day of Men’s competition at XXII Central American
and Caribbean Games.
Byron Ferguson y Shedrick Forbes scored 5 points apiece for the
Bahamas that surrendered 29 units to the Cuban squad by
mistakes, while Cuba gave up 21.
However Cuba aced six times against one by Bahamas, with three
by Javier Jiménez. But in the blocking department Bahamas
concreted 4 points against 2 by Cuba.
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November
25,
2014
Dominican Republic open with a victory over Colombia
CORDOBA, Mexico, Noviembre 25, 2014.- Dominican Republic
defeated Colombia 3-0 (25-18, 25-19, 27-25) in the opening match
of Volleyball Men’s competition at the XXII Central American and
Caribbean Games.
Dominican Elvis Contreras tallied a total of 23 units, while
German Recio closed with 13 (3 aces) and José Cáceres with 11.
For Colombia, Alexander Moreno finished with 13 points, and
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November
24,
2014
Men’s competition at CACG to begin on Tuesday
FORTIN DE LAS FLORES, Mexico, November 24, 2014 - Action of
Men’s Volleyball competition at XXII Central American and
Caribbean Games begins on Tuesday.
The Preliminary inquiries process took part on Saturday and
Sunday, after the arrival of teams, while a new practical
clinic was developed on Monday at the Cordoba Arena in the
afternoon.
Just a few hours later, Norceca President Cristobal Marte
Hoffiz, directed the General Technical Meeting along with
the members of the Control Committee assigned for the
tournament.
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November
23,
2014
Great Men’s competition in Cordoba awaits
CORDOBA, México, November 23, 2014 - After a successful end
of Women’s Competition at the XXII Central American and
Caribbean Games, the Men’s Competition is ready to be
playeda at the same venue, the Cordoba Arena.
Coaches and technical staff of competing teams attended to
the Preliminary Inquiries that took part at the Fortin de
las Flores Hotel. Devince
Smith, Coach of Bahamas:
Based in the countries we see as participants, we expect a
high level competition. We are very excited. As small
country we come here to gain experience.
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November
23,
2014
Puerto Rico seek their four gold in a row at CACG
CORDOBA, Mexico, November 23, 2014 - Puerto Rico will look
to conquer their fourth gold medal in a row, as the Men’s
Competition of the XXII Central American and Caribbean Games
begins on Tuesday.
After winning the regional title in Mayaguez four years ago,
the Puerto Ricans seek also their fifth gold overall,
considering that their first medal was won in 1938. Since
2002 the Caribbean squad have finished atop on the podium.
They also have an historical record of four silver medals
and three bronzes for a total of 11 podiums. “It’s a great
responsibility.
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