Cuba won in straight sets over Dominican Republic 

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, June 5, 2007.- Cuba advanced to the semi final round of the Men’s Pan American Cup with a straight set victory (25-23, 25-22, 25-20) over host Dominican Republic.

The Cubans, who finished with a perfect record of 3-0 in Pool B, outscored their rivals in blockings 12-3.

Yadier Sanchez was the best scorer of the match with 19 points for Cuba and Osmany Camejo added 9, including six blocks. Dominicans Elvis Contreras and Jose Caceres had 16 and 13 respectively.

“We studied the Dominicans very well and could win the key points,” said Juan Gala, the Cuban coach. “Here we have a young team but with a lot of desire.”

“My team lacks the experience of the international competition and it showed today,” said Juan Carlos Perdomo, the Dominican coach. “We committed the mistakes that go with that.”

The Dominicans now will face Canada in the quarterfinals phase and Mexico will meet Panama.