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ORLANDO, Florida, June 20, 2015 – The Dominican Republic U20
Volleyball National Team had to settle for the silver medal for
second year in a row after a successful run at the international
tournament organized by the U.S. Amateur Athletic Union (AAU).
The event took place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports and Orange
County Convention Center.
In the gold medal match against a powerful China team that
didn’t lose a single set throughout the competition, the
Dominican side coached by Cristian Cruz succumbed in a tough
battle by score of 2-0 (25-22, 25-21). Last year, the Dominican
team was subdued by Brazil in the match for the championship.
Following the match against China, the representatives of
Dominican Republic came from behind to defeat the USA team by
score of 2-1 (23-25, 25-19, 15-11).
It was the second comeback victory for the Dominicans who one
day earlier also erased a one-set deficit to beat Slovenia.
Setter Yokaty Perez was the captain of the Dominican Republic
and the team included also opposite player Massiel Matos with
Natalia Martinez and Maria Yvett Garcia as outside hitters,
Angelica Hinojosa, Lizbeth Rosario and Gabriela Hernandez as
middle blockers, the libero Larysmer Martinez and the defensive
specialist Carolina Carrera.
The technical staff was completed by Alexandre Ceccato as
assistant coach, Edgar Arias as trainer and Agripina Martinez as
team manager. |
