Anguilla edges BVI in a five Setter

St. Johns,  Antigua,  November 23, 2012-  Anguilla outlasted British Virgin islands three sets to two (22-25;25-21;23-25;25-22 and 15 12) in the first five set match of the   East Caribbean Volleyball Association Senior Women Championship.

Match number six  was an epic battle with neither team giving an inch with numerous ties and countless lead changes.

Coach Jason Liburd of Anguilla tried hard to conceal his joy. "This time we improved at the most critical time.  In games like these the most crucial period is between 20 and 25. On this occasion we held our nerve and did not make the same mistakes as we did previously and that gave us a well needed edge", he recounted.

A visible jubilant captain of Anguilla Susan Tackling could hardly be contained. "I am extremely happy and very  excited over this victory over a team where there has been always tough battles. I am even more proud of our young caste who are probably tasting this type of victory for the first time," she said.

The BVI camp was visible upset. "This was a game that we clearly should have won but we lost momentum at the worst possible times and allowed them back in the game. At the same time Anguilla played a very good game and did not allow us to recover," reported Patty Romney- BVI's captain.

Coach Willis Potter agreed and  regretted missed opportunities. "It was a match  where we ought to have closed out the matches given the opportunities that  we had. However all is not yet lost for my team . We will give our uttermost best in our  final game," he said.

Susan Tackling had a captain's performance with 28 points  which included 26 spikes . On the losing  side Jacqueline Weeks led with 15 points.