Arecibo to play Guaynabo in PR Final Series
ARECIBO, Puerto Rico, January 27, 2014 – Defending champions
Arecibo Captains advanced to the best-of-seven playoffs of the
Puerto Rican Men’s Volleyball Superior League following their
straight-set (25-22, 25-20, 25-20) over the Carolina Giants in
the seventh and deciding match of their semifinal series.
Roberto Muniz and Hector Soto topped Arecibo’s scoring charts
with 18 and 15 points, respectively, while José Rivera had 11
tallies for Carolina.
The Captains will meet the Guaynabo Mets for the second
consecutive year when the Kia Great Final Series begins on
Wednesday at the Mario”Quijote” Morales Coliseum of Guaynabo.
While the Captains were forced to play a seventh and decisive
contest, the Mets swept their series winning four matches in a
row over the Corozal Plantainers.
Last year Arecibo claimed the title by dominating Guaynabo in
four straight matches but in the regular series the Mets won two
of three matches between the two sides. The Mets took their two
victories in four sets while Arecibo got their win in five
frames.
According to the experts the two teams are very equaled on paper
even though the dominance of Guaynabo during the regular series
and the playoffs. The experience, however, is in favor of
Arecibo as the team has several veterans who know how to play
under pressure. |