Puerto Rico secure spot in final match of NORCECA Playoff

CAROLINA, Puerto Rico, July 18, 2014 – Led by the offense of opposite Maurice Torres defeated Guatemala 25-17, 25-13, 25-9 to secure its participation in the final match for the qualification to the Men’s World Championship in Poland.

Puerto Rico controlled the game in both the offensive and defensive aspects, and didn’t face much resistance from Guatemala. The local side used all their players and dominated in attacks and blocks during the match.

Torres was the best Puerto Rican scorer with 12 points, followed by Jose Rivera with eight and Pedrito Sierra and Jackson Rivera each with seven. Moises Reyes was the best Guatemalan with seven points.

“I was able to use all the players once again, to give them playing time. I saw improvement in the game of our boys, now we have to concentrate for the two big games against the Dominicans,” Puerto Rico’s Coach David Aleman said.

On the other hand, the coach of Guatemala David Aldana commented: “We knew we were going to face the best team of this tournament and I am glad about my boys because they never quit and battled against a great team.”