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NORCECA W: Two teams book tickets for Olympic Qualifiers – USA & Dominicans

by WoV
source: norceca.net; Photo: norceca.net/facebook.com/USAVolleyball

US team became the first to qualify to the NORCECA Olympic Qualification Tournament after finishing as leader in Pool A. Second team to achieve this was Dominican Republic, from Pool B.

USA vs. CUB

USA vs. CUB

On a Day 3 at the NORCECA Continental Championship in Morelia (Mexico), USA beat Cuba 3-0 (25-16, 25-18, 30-28) topping Pool A with perfect record 3-0 and maximum 15 points, thus advancing directly into the semifinals.

The opposite hitter Nicole Fawcett was USA’s best scorer with 13 points. On the Cuban side, outside hitter Regla Gracia scored 15. Cuba will play in the quarterfinals against Puerto Rico.

In same pool, Canada outplayed Costa Rica (3-0) and will face Mexico in quarterfinals.

Dominican Republic defeated Mexico 3-0 (25-16, 25-18, 25-23) and booked one of the four tickets to the NORCECA Olympic Qualification Tournament while finishing first in Pool B. Dominicans advanced into the semis with 3-0 record and 13 points.

The outside hitter Yonkaira Peña led Dominican scorers with 12 points. Mexico’s offense was led by opposite Dulce Carranza with 11 points.

Puerto Rico beat Trinidad & Tobago in the last macth of Pool B, in straight sets.

See current standings here.

Preliminary Round / Pool A / Day 3

Game Date/Time Teams Set Result per set Stats Videos
5th game 29. 09. 2015 14:00 Canada ( W ) VS Costa Rica ( W ) 3:0 25:15; 25:12; 25:10    
6th game 29. 09. 2015 18:00 USA ( W ) VS Cuba ( W ) 3:0 25:16; 25:18; 30:28    

Preliminary Round / Pool B / Day 3

Game Date/Time Teams Set Result per set Stats Videos
5th game 29. 09. 2015 16:00 Puerto Rico ( W ) VS Trinidad & Tobago ( W ) 3:0 25:14; 25:14; 25:22    
6th game 29. 09. 2015 20:00 Mexico ( W ) VS Dominican Republic ( W ) 0:3 16:25; 18:25; 23:25    

 

To see standings, results, stats, etc, visit our page Norceca Continental Championship 2015 W.

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