SALTILLO, Coahuila, July 24, 2008.- Mexico defeated Trinidad & Tobago 3-0, the triumph they needed as a gift to their supporting fans during the NORCECA Women’s Junior Tournament.

The Mexicans, who won 25-14, 25-11, 25-13 forced the definitions of the sets, one way of maintainin a good rhythm while Racing tomorrow the strong team of United States.

Although they are already qualified to the 2009 World Championship in Tijuana as hosting country, they don’t stop making the effort and giving their best in preparation for the competition at their own soil.

None totalled double figures, and local Karla Sainz was the top contributor with 9 points, followed by Andrea Rangel with 7.

Tomorrow in Day Four, dedicated to the quarterfinals, the Puerto Ricans will face the Canadians and the host team will close against the Americans, while Cubans and Dominicans watch from the stands waiting for their rivals in the Saturday’s semi finals.

Samuel Ciprián, coach of México: “We faced our opponents with respect, they are in the beginning phase but have a great physical potential, players with excellent natural conditions for volleyball, we know the effort they do, but we do what we have to for respect to them, to the fans and because we wanted to win as fast as possible, because for us, the tournament started today, and tomorrow we will try to advance against United States, we are very optimistic.”

Nicholson Drakes, coach of Trinidad & Tobago: “I am very profd. Of my players, despite all the problems with their captain being sick, they did their best effort and I am very happy with participating in this tournament. I hope that with this experience, plus others in NORCECA, things will be better.”

Xitlali Herrera, captain of Mexico: “It was a game that did not demand a lot from us like those against Cuba and Puerto Rico, but it was good to get the win, something we expected so much.”

Arielle Folkes, acting captain of Trinidad & Tobago: “A very interesting match since the start, because we played against the local team, but we played hard and tried to be as united as possible.”