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OG W: Dominican Republic claim first win of the tournament, Team GB still winless after four rounds

by WoV
source: fivb.org

The Dominican Republic claimed their first win of the Olympic tournament by edging the hosts of Great Britain in straight sets (25-9, 25-18, and 25-19) in what was for both sides the very last call to remain in contention for a spot in the 1/4 finals coming up next week at Earls Court.

Dominican-players

Dominican players

Bethania De La Cruz paced the side from the Caribbean with 12 points with Prisilla Rivera also finishing in double figures with 10. GB captain Lynne Beattie registered a match-high of 11 points. The Dominican Republic killed a total of 13 blocks vs. only 3 for Team GB in what was the first match in history opposing these teams.

With the Dominican Republic having to play Algeria in the last round of the prelims on Sunday and GB set to take on Japan, the chances of the hosts to make it to the 1/4 finals look – unfortunately for the local, very passionate fans – quite minimized.

All the results from Olympic matches can be found here:
Volleyball – Men
     Volleyball – Women

 

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