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CHIAPAS, Mexico, June 17, 2009.- United States
prevailed in the five-sets battle with Canada to
finish atop of Pool A in the Fourth Men’s Pan
American Cup.
The score was 25-22, 22-25, 25-21, 24-26, 15-13
and the victory sends United States directly to
the semi final phase and provides one day of
rest on Thursday.
Robert Tarr led five American players scoring in
double figures with 22 points. Nils Nielsen
added 17 and Dean Bittner contributed 16,
including three blocks and three service aces.
Maxwell Holt and Nathan Meerstein chipped in 12
and 11 points respectively.
Gavin Smith and Toontje Van Lankvelt recorded 18
and 17 points for Canada, Adam Simac added 14
and Steve Gotch had 12.
“My team played well, but the inexperience was a
factor at the end of the match. We had plenty
moments when our consistency failed, but this is
a young and new team so you can expect this. It
will be a long summer for our new program and we
will be getting experience with each day,” said
George Laplante, the coach of Canada.
Richard McLaughlin, the American coach was very
happy at the end the game, “It was a good game
well fought. I feel happy with this victory
which sends us to the semi finals and give us
the chance to continue watching our potential
opponents. |
