DOM vs RUS
Both sides have now win-loss records of 1-1 in the six-team competition as the Russians extended their dominance over Dominican Republic to 10-0 in head-to-head matches.
Victoriia Chaplina recorded a match-high 19 points for Russia. Liubov Shashkova contributed 16 in the win while Iulia Morozova added 11 tallies.
Prisilla Rivera and Bethania De La Cruz led the Dominicans with 12 points apiece. Gina Mambru added 11 points.
Russia’s huge frontline presented problems for the Dominican Republic from the outset of the match. The European team recorded a tournament-high 21 blocks with Morozova and Natalia Dianskaya leading the way with six and five, respectively.
There were very few extended rallies in the contest as both sides relied upon a power game to score.
The Dominican Republic played much better in the second set by displaying good teamwork.
The third set belonged to the Dominicans until they fell apart late and allowed Russia to go on a 10-2 run to take it.
Russia took charge in the fourth set as the Dominican Republic made several unforced errors.
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