Dominicans beat Longa Lichtenvoorde in Benidorm Tournament

BENIDORM, Spain, September 13, 2006.- The Dominican Republic defeated the Longa Lichtenvoorde Club of Netherlands 3-0 (25-23, 25-20, 25-22) in the first day of action of the IV Benidorm Volleyball Tournament at the Palau d’Esport L’Illa.

Annerys Vargas led the Dominicans with 17 points and Cindy Rondon added 12.

Meanwhile, Puerto Rico lost to host Benidorm 2-1 (25-14, 25-18 y 26-28). These two National Teams from NORCECA Confederation are using the tournament as part of their preparation for the next World Championship in Japan.

In other matches on Tuesday, Spar Tenerife defeated Nova Gorica of Slovenia 2-1 (25-20, 24-26, 25-17) and Grupo Murcia 2002 beat Italian Scavolini de Pesaro 3-0 (25-20, 25-18, 25-15).

The first round of the competition is being played under the format of 3 sets matches with one point credited by sets won and one extra point for each victory. That way, the organizers hope there won’t be any teams tied and program the quarterfinals round starting on Thursday.

Today each team will play two matches, with Dominican Republic facing Murcia 2002 and Scavolini in Pool B, and Puerto Rico playing against Spar Tenerife and Nova Gorica in Pool A.