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CHIAPAS, México, June 15, 2009.- Canada
recovered from a slow start and defeated
Dominican Republic
3-1 in Pool A match of the Fourth Men’s Pan
American Cup.
The North Americans came back from a lopsided
loss in the opening set to win by set scores of
15-25, 25-21, 25-20, 25-18.
The Canadians edged their opponents in the
blocking category 8-5. Justin Duff, who didn’t
play in the first set had four among his 12
points. Gavin Smith was the best scorer for
Canada with 16 points and Toontje Van Lankvelt
added 10.
Dominican Victor Batista topped all the players
with 20 points, including three blocks and two
service aces, and Jose Caceres had 13 points,
including 3 aces.
“I think my team started a
little nervous because it is our first
competition in the summer. I understand our
level will be improving with every match,” said
George Laplante, the coach of Canada.
“Our team is very young and
couldn’t maintain the consistency but I hope we
can play better in the upcoming matches. Their
blocking was very good,” said Victor Batista,
captain of Dominican Republic.
In one earlier match in Pool B, Puerto Rico
defeated Panama in straight sets 25-17, 25-14,
25-22. |
