Canada downs Dominican Republic

ANAHEIM, California, September 16, 2007.-  Canada rallied from deficits of 21-17 in both the first two sets against Dominican Republic en route to winning 25-21, 25-23, 25-20 Sunday afternoon at the Anaheim Convention Center.

Frederic Winters sparked the Canadians with 18 points on 14 kills, three blocks and an ace. Dallas Soonias added 13 points via 11 kills and two blocks in the victory.

Elvis Daverson Contreras turned in 12 points for Dominican Republic, while Jose Miguel Caceres added nine points.

Canada held a 13-9 advantage in blocks and produced a 47 kill percentage on 83 swings. Dominican Republic enjoyed a 4-1 margin in aces.

After Dominican Republic established a 12-7 lead in the first set thanks to six early blocks, Canada rallied by scoring the final eight points of the set after being down 21-17.

Dominican Republic quickly scored three straight points out of the second technical timeout to regain the lead at 17-16 and extended the lead to four points at 21-17 on a 7-1 spurt. Canada came back on a 6-1 run to take a 23-22 lead en route to a 25-23 set victory. Canada used seven blocks in the second set to overcome Dominican Republic.

Canada reached the second technical timeout leading 16-14 after breaking a 12-all tie with consecutive points. Out of the break, the Canadians extended the lead to four points at 18-14 and went on to win 25-20.