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GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, March 22, 2010 –
Canadians Martin Reader and Ray Sewell defeated
Puerto Ricans Orlando Irizarry and Joseph Gil
21-17, 18-21, 15-8 claiming the men’s gold medal
of the Cayman Islands Beach Volleyball
Tournament, the opening leg of the 2010 NORCECA
Circuit.
Both finalists had to battle to the limit in the
semi final phase as the experienced Canadians
prevailed against compatriots Maverick Match and
Ben Saxton (11-21, 21-18, 15-10) while the
Puerto Ricans edged Jeff Moran and Ivan Mercer
of USA 14-21, 21-14, 15-10.
The bronze medal went to Americans Moran and
Mercer who scored an exciting 21-15, 12-21,
19-17 victory over Match and Saxton.
The NORCECA Beach Volleyball Circuit continues
next weekend in El Salvador followed by stops in
Santo Domingo and Guatemala.
Sunday Men’s results: Semi finals:
CAN-1 d. CAN-2 (11-21, 21-18, 15-10), PUR-1 d.
USA-1 (14-21, 21-14, 15-10).
Bronze:
USA-1 d. CAN-2 (21-15, 12-21, 19-17). Gold:
CAN-1 d. PUR-1 (21-17, 18-21, 15-8).
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