Rodriguez and Haddock get a sunny gold in San Pedrito

MANZANILLO, Mexico, Junio 1, 2014 - Puerto Ricans Roberto Rodríguez and Erik Haddock won the gold medal of the fourth stop of the VIII Norceca Beach Volleyball Circuit.

Rodríguez and Haddock beat Juan Revuelta and Ricardo Galindo of México 2 (21-12, 21-14) in front of a crowd of more than 3,000 people at the San Pedrito Beach Stadium that was temporarily installed for the event.

“We have always played against the crowd. That does not affect us anymore. We had plenty of confidence and were very well prepared, so we could get the win”, said Haddock.

“I had never won a stop of the tour here. Playing against the crowd was an extra motivation. We prepared well and everything that happens from now on is part of our process towards the Central American Games,” Rodriguez stated.

The bronze medal was for Josh Binstock and Sam Schachter, of Canada 1, who won against Derek Olson and Kevin McColloch of USA1 (21-17, 21-17).

In Men's semifinals Rodríguez and Haddock matched Binstock and Schachter. The triumph was decided on Puerto Rican side with scores of 21-16 and 21-19.

In the other match, Revuelta and Galindo had beaten Olson and McColloch of USA1 (20-22, 21-18, 16-14). “Despite this loss, it was great to get in to the finals, playing at home in front of my people and my family and winning a medal. There were some tactical issues but I think we can solve it as time goes by,” stated the Colima’s native Galindo.

The Norceca Tour will continue with the next stop in Huixquilucan, Mexico, on this week.

Semifinals: PUR d CAN1 (21-16, 21-19), MEX2 d USA1 (20-22, 21-18,16-14). Bronze Medal Match: CAN1 d USA1 (21-17, 21-17). Gold Medal Match: PUR d MEX2 (21-12, 21-14)