Dominicans netted emotional triumph over Canada 

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, July 1, 2006.- The solid blocking carried out Dominican Republic to a emotional win over Canada in four sets of battle between these two sides competing in Pool A of the Women’s Pan American Cup.

The Dominicans, backed by fellow countrymen living here, won by score of 26-24, 18-25, 25-13, 25-22 with veteran Cosiris Rodriguez leading the way with 19 points followed by 15 of Prisilla Rivera and 13 of Cindy Rondon.

Rondon had 4 blocks and Bethania de la Cruz blocked for the last point of the tough contested match.

Stacey Gordon led three Canadians in double figures with 17 points and Emily Cordonier and Lies Reimer scored 12 and 10 respectively.

“The key was that we executed the blocks at the crucial moments and some of my players responded very well,” said Miguel Beato Cruz, the Dominican coach. “The match was won at the net with great defense.”

“We had up and downs during the match and that is because of anxiety,” said Rodriguez. “I hope we can correct those mistakes tomorrow in our match against Mexico.”

“I am very happy having responded at the crucial moments because I always think in the people of my country and the big things they expect from us,” she added.