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Rico defeats Brazil in bronze medal match
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, May 29, 2010 – Hosts
Puerto Rico won the bronze medal of the Men’s
Pan American Volleyball Cup after scoring a 3-1
(25-18, 25-17, 16-25, 25-17) victory over Brazil
at Roberto Clemente Coliseum on Saturday.
The home team relied on a balanced offence led
by Victor Rivera who finished the night with 14
points. Enrique Escalante, Roberto Muñiz and
Jose Rivera contributed 13, 12 and 11 tallies
respectively in the winning effort. Mauricio
Silva was the only Brazilian scoring in double
digits with 13 points.
“We played more relaxed than last night and
executed the faster game that we have been
working lately,” Puerto Rico’s Captain Victor
Rivera said. “The game of this Brazilian team is
not as fast as is their first squad so we took
advantage with our quick tempo.”
“Our serves worked well and accurate,”
Argentinean coach of Puerto Rico Carlos Cardona
added. “The fast game was a key and allows us to
reach a podium position.”
Brazilian coach Rubinho Leonaldo said: “Puerto
Rico has played very well and their serves put
pressure on us. The tournament has been good for
our young players who have had the chance to
play against teams and players of experience.”
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