Cuban Martinez and Flores Women Gold Medalists in Veracruz

VERACRUZ, Mexico, November 30, 2014. - Cuban Leila Martinez and Lianma Flores became the Women Gold Medalists in the Beach Volleyball Tournament of the XXII Central American and Caribbean Games defeating Mexico’s Martha Revuelta and Bibiana Candelas 2-0 (21-18, 21-18).

Leila Martinez and Lianma Flores communicated very well while performing, giving them the confidence to face the home team supported by their followers at Magic Kingdom Park in Veracruz.

Bibiana Candelas’ blocking and Martha Revuelta’s defense weren’t enough to contain as Leila’s and Lianma’s precise offense and killing serves.

Leila Martinez indicated “we prepared the whole year for this competition, training hard back home and playing the NORCECA Tour to apply different strategies”.

Liama Flores said “our strength is in our serves and we played hard to crown as champions”.

In the Bronze Medal Match, Olaya Pazo and Norisbeth Agudo of Venezuela controlled Costa Rica’s duo Karen Cope and Natalia Alfaro 2-0 (21-19, 21-15).

Costa Rica was able to keep the rhythm during the first set carried out by Venezuela who pushed hard with their defense.

Results

Bronze Medal Match

Olaya Pazo/Norisbeth Agudo VEN d Karen Cope/Natalia Alfaro CRC 2-0 (21-19, 21-15)

Gold Medal Match

Leila Martinez/Lianma Flores CUB d Martha Revuelta/Bibiana Candelas MEX 2-0 (21-18, 21-18).

Women’s Final Positions: 1. CUB ; 2. MEX ; 3. VEN; 4. CRC; 5. NCA; 6. GUA; 7. TTO; 8. SKN; 9. ESA; 10. BAR; 11. JAM; 12. DOM; 13. LCA; 14. ISV; 15. HON; 16. ANT.