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CORDOBA, Mexico, October 5 2015 - The Olympic qualification
process in the Norceca region has just begun after the first day
of activities at the Cordoba Arena, where hosts Mexico defeated
Trinidad and Tobago in three sets.
Mexico won by scores of 25-22, 25-16 and 25-22 with Nestor
Orellana as top scorer for the local team after recording 12
points.
Ryan Stewart and Simon Blake topped for Trinidad and Tobago with
10 apiece. Stewart even served two aces for the Trinidadian team
that surprised Mexico in the first and third sets, however
Mexican defense was key to solve the match in three with a 29-17
excellent advantage.
“The match was a little bit complicated for us, when trying to
close the first and last set. They played very well and fought
hard, but fortunately things went on in our direction,” said
Jorge Barajas, captain of Mexico.
“We could not win today and struggled to close the sets, but we
enjoyed to play against Mexico. Tonight’s match really worked on
for us in order to get some exposure and Mexico played very well
and could solve it,” Ryan Stewart stated.
“We could not win but I feel satisfied about the way my team
played in the end. But Mexico could win thanks to their
experience,” Trinidadian coach Gideon Dickson remarked.
“We have worked with some variations as we have some new
players, some others like Julian Duarte could not be here with
us due to his school commitments, however I liked tonight’s
match as we could go on according to the goals we expect to
achieve at this tournament,” said Roberto Vilches coach of
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