Rain did not stop the battle for tickets to semis

HUIXQUILUCAN, Mexico, June 7, 2014 - Despite a heavy rain during the last matches at the Bosque Real Country Club the fifth stop of the Norceca International Beach Volleyball Tour has its semifinalists.

Bibi Candelas and Martha Revuelta of Mexico 1, advanced over Stephanie Burnside and Yesenia Castro of Mexico 2 in a 21-15 victory.

The big surprise in quarterfinals was given by Brandie Wilkerson and Claudia Seguin of Canada2, after beating Lianma Flores and Mallen Delis of Cuba (21-16, 21-18).

Local athlete Haydee Lopez  who played along with Mayra Santacruz for Mexico 3, qualified to quarterfinals after beating Elia Torres and Jacqueline Torruño of Nicaragua (21-12, 21-8).

But on the next round, they had to face Caleigh Whitaker and Kacie MacTavish of Canada1, who won 21-18 and 21-14.

USA 1 and USA 2 fought for the ticket to the semis. Victory was for Tealle Hunkus and Kimberly MacGiven, who defeated their fellowpatriots Allison Daley and Kendra Vanzwiten by scores of 14-21, 21-13 and 15-10.

Final day Matches of both genders will be broadcasted on Sunday by TDN, Televisa Deportes Network whose signal is available in cable and satellite providers in Mexico and abroad.

Women’s Results

USA1 d TTO (21-16, 21-16),  MEX3 d NCA (21-12, 21-8), CAN1 d ESA (21-12, 21-10), CUB d CRC (21-12, 21-8), CAN2 d GUA2 (21-12, 21-14), MEX2 d CUR (21-15, 26-24), MEX1 d GUA1 (21-12, 21-14) Quarterfinals: CAN2 d CUB (21-16, 21-18), USA1 d USA2 (14-21, 21-13, 15-10), CAN1 d MEX3 (21-18, 21-14), MEX1 d MEX2 (21-10 , 21-15)