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Cuba wins third in a row against Dominican Republic

 

   

LA ROMANA, Dominican Republic, May 13, 2015 – Cuba outplayed Dominican Republic 3-1 (25-18, 14-25, 25-13, 25-23) as the friendly men’s volleyball series continued at Max Simon Pavilion of La Romana on Wednesday.

 

It was the third victory in a row for Cuba, represented by its “B” squad while the Dominican side consists of up and coming prospects.

 

The series sponsored by the Ministry of Sports and Recreation of the Dominican Republic in collaboration with the by the Dominican Volleyball Federation.

 

Abraham Alfonso and Luis Sosa had 15 and 13 points, respectively, while Henry Lopez and Jonathan Mercedes finished with 17 and 12 in the loss.

 

The seven-match tour around the Dominican Republic continues on Thursday at Calero Pavilion of Santo Domingo province with the fourth encounter.

 

The Ministry of Sports and Recreation has assumed as a mission the expansion of the practice and development of men’s volleyball in the Dominican Republic.

 

Summary of Results

 

Cuba d Dominican Republic 3-0 (28-26, 25-21, 25-17) on May 11, 2015

Cuba d Dominican Republic 3-2 (27-25, 24-26, 22-25, 3-28, 15-13) on May 12, 2015

Cuba d Dominican Republic 3-1 (25-18, 14-25, 25-13, 25-23) on May 13, 2015