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SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, September 15,
2021 – Host Dominican Republic swept Puerto Rico
3-0 (25-11, 25-10, 25-20) to join United States
as undefeated teams at the Women’s Volleyball
Pan American Cup following three days of
actions.
It was a one-sided match with the Dominicans
dominating in blocking 11-4, service winners 7-0
and attacks 36-16. Each team finished with 21
unforced errors.
Yonkaira Peña led the winners with 14 points
followed by Gaila Gonzalez who registered 13,
including 4 aces. Prisilla Rivera and Jineiry
Martinez each contributed 7 points to the win
despite playing only the first two frames.
Aida Bauza led Puerto Rico with 9 points and
Gabriela Alicea added 6 points in the loss.
Marcos Kwiek, coach of Dominican Republic:
“Today we were focused on the game since the
very beginning. I had the opportunity to give
playing time to all the girls who need to get in
the rhythm of the tournament. Tomorrow we have a
more mature opponent (Canada) than Puerto Rico
so we have to maintain the focus and keep
working.”
Carlos Rodriguez, coach of Puerto Rico: “We were
playing against a very experience team, winner
of many titles and these girls having their
first international appearance. I think we left
more than satisfied, especially with the last
set when we were able to battle.” |
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