Hungry Dominicans grab fifth place

GATINEAU, Canada, August 21, 2010 - The Dominican Republic was determined to win its last match at the NORCECA men’s junior volleyball championships.   The Dominicans defeated Mexico 26-24, 25-22, 29-27 to finish the tournament in fifth place.  Mexico takes sixth spot.

Team captain Miguel Vargas was once again the offensive catalyst for the Dominican with 17 points, Anuary Burgos added 15 and Kelvin Campechano 13. Mexico was still feeling the sting of its five-set quarterfinal loss to Puerto Rico on Thursday.  Juan Revuelta posted a game high 21 points for the Mexicans.

“We feel very happy about the win,” said the Dominican’s head coach Osiel Vasquez Cancio.  “We’ve been working very hard and this win goes to the Dominican.  Our players were well prepared at all levels.”

“We wanted to finish higher in this tournament but as soon we started playing today we got excited about the match,” said Cesar Severino.  “Mexico often beats us in international match-ups so it’s a very proud and memorable moment for us.”

“We are very disappointed,” said Revuelta.  “Our goal was to go to Brazil for the junior worlds and the fact that goal was gone didn’t make us feel good.  It was very hard for us to play today.”