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MIAMI, Florida, June 27, 2009.-
Puerto Rico downed Mexico 25-18, 25-15, 25-21 on
the second day of pool play during the Women’s
Pan American Cup being held through July 4 at
Miami.
Puerto Rico (2-0) was led by Aurea Cruz’s 16
points on 10 kills, five blocks and an ace.
Yarimar Rosa and Sheila Ocasio added 11 points
apiece in the victory, while Alexandra Oquendo
produced nine points. Mexico (0-2) was led by
Martha Revuelta and Oliva Meza, who each turned
in eight points.
Puerto Rico out-blocked Mexico 11-3 for the
match and had five aces to Mexico’s one. Mexico
scored 27 points off Puerto Rico errors.
“We kind of struggled today, but we look to do
better tomorrow,” Puerto Rico Head Coach Carlos
Cardona said. “It was a hard fought match, but
we stepped up when we needed to.
“Today’s games were closer than yesterday,”
Mexico Head Coach Samuel Cibrian said. “We made
some tactical changes from yesterday and that
allowed us to play with better results. Puerto
Rico is a very good team and plays fast, and I
congratulate them for the result.”
“We had better serve receive today than
yesterday, and we played with a lot of heart,”
Mexico captain Migdalel Ruiz said. |
