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Chile wins five-set thriller over Dominican Republic

VALLEDUPAR, Colombia, June 26, 2022 – Chile won a thrilling five-setter against Dominican Republic to claim first place in Pool B of the Men’s Volleyball Tournament of the Juegos Bolivarianos.

The Chilean side triumphed in a nail-biting tie-breaker winning the match 3-2 (24-26, 25-20, 25-23, 28-30, 16-14).

It was the second consecutive five-set contest for the Dominican side who defeated Bolivia the night before.

Matias Jadoue led Chile even though Edouard Fuhit of the Dominican was the best player in the exciting contest.

In the match for first place in Pool A, Colombia beat Peru in straight sets 3-0 (25-17, 25-10, 25-23).

Now Peru will meet Venezuela for fifth place. In the semifinals matches it will be Colombia vs Dominican Republic and Chile v Peru.