Cubans Nivaldo and Sergio look for second gold in a row

LA PAZ, Mexico, April 9, 2016 - Cuba and The United States clinched a berth in Men’s competition finals at the Norceca Beach Volleyball International Circuit.

Cuban’s Nivaldo Diaz and Sergio Gonzalez defeated Cameron Wheelan and Michael Plantinga in straight sets (21-15, 21-12).

Meanwhile in an All-American match, the Crabb brothers, Taylor and Trevor of USA-A, faced Stafford Slick and William Allen of USA-B, in the second semifinal.

The triumph was for Slick and Allen in straight sets (21-13, 21-16).

Both matches as well as the entire sessions registered a full house at the Harborside Beach Stadium temporarily build for the competition.

Gonzalez and Diaz advanced to the semis after beating Sebastian Valenciano and Bryan Monge of Costa Rica 2-0 (21-10, 21-12) in quarterfinals, while Wheelan and Plantinga defeated Trinidadians Fabien Whitfield and Daneil Williams by scores of 21-15 and 21-10.

Slick and Allen advanced over Mexicans Jose Luis Rubio and Josue Gaxiola after winning in two (21-17, 21-19). The other U.S. team, composed by the Crabb Brothers, beat also a host couple when they faced Ricardo Galindo and Juan Revuelta of Mexico-B. The result was 2-0 (21-17, 21-18).

Semifinals were played on Saturday due to Television arrangements that have contributed to the success of this tournament with live broadcasts to many regions of Mexico by Mega Cable Network.

Finals and third place matches will be broadcasted on Sunday, starting at 14:30 hours, local time.

Men’s results Day 2

Quarterfinals

USA-B d  MEX-A 2-0 (21-17, 21-19), USA-A d MEX-B 2-0 (21-17, 21-18), CUB d CRC 2-0 (21-10, 21-12), CAN-B d TRI 2-0 (21-15, 21-10).

Quarterfinals Losers

HON d LCA  2-0 (21-19, 21-17), NCA d CAN-A 2-0 (21-0, 21-0, FF) , DOM d ESA 2-0 (21-18, 21-17), ISV d GUA 2-0 (21-14, 21-11), HON d LCA 2-0 (21-19, 21-17)

Loser Quarterfinals

HON d ISV 2-0 (21-18, 21-15) , DOM d NCA 2-1 (21-19, 19-21, 15-10).

Semifinals

CUB d CAN-B 2-0 (21-15, 21-12),  USA-A d USA-B 2-0 (21-13, 21-16)

Loser Semifinals

MEX-B d MEX-A  2-0 (21-18, 24-22), TRI d CRC 2-0 (21-19, 21-18)