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PRESS RELEASE 11/09/2009


Dominican Republic sweeps USA

LIMA, Peru, September 11, 2009 – Dominican Republic defeated USA in straight sets 25-20, 25-19, 25-23 in Friday’s first match of II Final Four Women’s Volleyball Cup.Both teams will meet again on Saturday in the semi finals.

 

The Dominicans, who had the advantage 9-5 in blocks and 5-1 in aces, finished the preliminary round with 2-1 record while the Americans had a 1-2 mark.

 

Bethania de la Cruz paced the winners’ offense with 17 points and Milagros Cabral tallied 11. Prisilla Rivera added 9 points and rookie Estefany Arias contributed 7. The best American was Cynthia Barboza with 15 points and Angela Pressey added 11.

 

“We had a good match and all of us showed a good level,” said Cabral. “But the important match will be tomorrow’s, because if we lose it will be like doing nothing along the tournament.”

 

“They played very well and dominated in everything,” said Nancy Metcalf, the USA captain. “The only thing for us now is to prepare for tomorrow’s match.”

 

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