Dominicans score big win over World Champion Serbia at VNL

SUWON, Korea, July 1, 2023.- Dominican Republic scored a big win over current World Champion Serbia in Week 3 of the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) on Saturday in Suwon, Korea.

Las Reinas del Caribe recovered from losing the first set to carryout a five-set thriller 3-2 (22-25, 25-15, 23-25, 25-19, 15-10) victory over Serbia in their last match of the 2023 VNL.

Dominicans held advantage in attack points (71-61) and service aces (5-2), committing fewer errors (18-24). Serbia outblocked Dominican Republic 13-10.

Brayelin Martinez, Gaila Gonzalez and Yonkaira Peña carried the Dominican offense.

Outside hitter Martinez with 27 points was the top scorer, on 25 kills, one block and one ace, while opposite Gonzalez followed with 26 points from 11 kills, three blocks and three aces. Outisde hitter Peña also scored double digits totalizing 20 points on 19 kills and one point from serve.

The leading scorer of the match was Serbian opposite hitter Tijana Boškovic with 37 points.

Dominican Republic finished the 2023 Volleyball Nations League with six wins and six losses.