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SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, December 4, 2015 – The
Coliseum of the Sports City in Havana Cuba hosted the III Girls’
U18 Pan American Cup won by Argentina during the month of March.
Argentina overcame Dominican Republic in a thrilling five-setter
3-2 (17-25, 25-21, 13-25, 25-23, 15-8) to claim the gold medal.
Argentina’s Anahi Tosi was named the Most Valuable Player of the
eight-team competition.
In the match that lasted two hours, Maria Corbalán led Argentina
with 22 points, while Dominican Natalia Martinez and Massiel
Matos finished with 22 and 21 points, respectively.
Cuba won the bronze medal with a straight-set 3-0 (25-21, 25-22,
25-16) over Puerto Rico. Heidy Casanova topped the winners with
16 points.
In the match for fifth place, Peru edged Mexico 3-2 (27-25,
24-26, 20-25, 25-23, 15-12) after battling for two hours and 19
minutes.
Final Positions:
1. Argentina, 2. Dominican Republic, 3. Cuba, 4. Puerto Rico, 5.
Peru, 6. Mexico, 7. Chile, 8. Costa Rica.
All-Star Team:
Setter: Azul Benitez (ARG). Outside Hitters: Diaris Perez (CUB),
Aidachi Aguero (CUB). Middle-Blockers: Lisbeth Rosario (DOM),
Diana de la Peña (PER). Opposite: Massiel Matos (DOM). Libero:
Marla Arreola (MEX). Best Server: Natalia Martinez (DOM).
Best Receiver: Diaris Perez (CUB). Best Digger: Valentina
Gonzalez (ARG). Best Scorer: Massiel Matos (DOM). Most Valuable
Player: Anahi Tosi (ARG). |
