Haiti off loads Dominica to strike for gold

ST GEORGE , Grenada, June 23- Haiti redeemed themselves following their loss to Panama to oust a determined Dominica  outfit 3-0 (25-18, 25-18, 25-23 ) in match five  of  Group N of the Second Round of the NORCECA Women’s 2014 World Championships, here at the Laborie Indoor Facility.

The win assured Haiti a shot at the gold medal, as well as a place in the third round of the qualifiers.

Haiti completed their three matches in the preliminary round with a 2-1 win /loss, while Dominica ended with a 1-2 win / loss effort.

The Haitians’ scoring was led by Jally Salomon who reeled in ten points, while Lourdia Pelicier contributed nine.

On the Dominica side, Captain Anna Maria Xavier scored eleven points and Zahido Henry – ten points.

The Haitians were better at blocks, serves, and sets, while the Dominicans were superior in spikes, digs and receptions.

With a place in the final and a berth to the next phase of the tournament, Coach of Haiti- Frederic Francois said his team had attained one its major objectives, thus far.

“We   are happy, because of our objectives was to get to the next round… We have to now work hard tonight in the final to win the tournament … This is now our new focus”, Francois stated.

Haiti takes on Panama in the championship match which shuts down Group N, and also puts the lid on the Women’s end of the qualifiers.

Before them this evening, Dominica and Grenada meet in the bronze medal match.