Mexico overcomes Dominican Republic in five sets

PANAMA CITY, Panama, June 27, 2011 – Mexico scored a come-from-behind five-set victory over Dominican Republic to take fifth place in the U-21 Men’s Volleyball Pan American Cup. The scores were 23-25, 20-25, 25-21, 25-22, 15-8.

Both teams scored with 9 blocks and the Dominicans had a 10-8 margin in serving aces. The difference resided in the 35 errors by the defeated side compared to 28 by the winners.

Jose Mendoza led Mexico with 13 points followed by Guerson Revuelta and Juan Revuelta with 12 apiece and Nestor Orellana who charted 10.

Dominican Anaury Burgos had a tournament-high 33 points but could not prevent the defeat. Henry Tapia finished with 15 and Kelvyn Campechano and Ricardo Rijo scored 11 and 10 respectively.

Francisco Javier Jim, coach of Mexico, was satisfied with the job made by his team while captain Juan Revueltas remarked on the offensive game of Mexico.

Dominican coach Osiel Vásquez was satisfied because his players gave all they had and also got the experience during the tournament.

Captain Kelvyn Campechano pointed out on the errors as the reason for the loss but he also is confident of the future of the team and of the new players since some from this group will go to the senior selection.