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LIMA, Peru, May 9, 2015 – Dominican Republic edged Baja
California in five sets 3-2 (25-21, 18-25, 25-15, 19-25, 15-10)
in day two at the Final Four U18 Gatorade Cup at Niño Heroe
Manuel Bonilla Coliseum of Miraflores in 2 hours and two
minutes.
Massiel Matos was the best scorer for the winners with 24 points
while Lisbeth Rosario and Vielka Peralta finished with 15 and 10
points, respectively in the victory. Veronica Gomez had 23
points for the losers.
The Dominicans held the advantage in the blocking category 12-3
and committed 31 unforced errors to 34 by Baja California.
Alexandre Ceccato, the Brazilian coach of Dominican Republic
commented: “When we play against a team with good defense it
takes us a while to react, especially because we have two new
players. This experience helps our growth and improvement ahead
of the world championship.”
Evelyn Carrera, the Dominican coach of Baja California, said:
“Today our players went out more determined and with a little
more confidence since yesterday against Peru was their first
international match. We talked a little and prepared a good game
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