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BAYAMON, Puerto Rico, September 25, 2009 –
Puerto Rico downed Mexico in straight sets
25-11, 25-15, 25-15 advancing to the semi final
round of the NORCECA Women’s Continental
Championship. The home team now will play
against defending champions Cuba on Saturday.
Puerto Rico committed only 14 errors and
outscored Mexico 9-2 in blocks and 7-1 in the
aces category.
Alexandra Oquendo and Aurea Cruz topped Puerto
Rico with 12 and 11 points respectively with
Cruz compiling four blocks.
Sarai Alvarez contributed 8 tallies. Mexicans
Olivia Meza and Cecilia Rios each charted 7
points.
“It was a refreshing victory for us,” said
Vilmarie Mojica, the captain of Puerto Rico. “We
played at a good level and the reserve players
did a good job. Tomorrow we are going hard
against Cuba.”
“Cuba is a powerful team and it’s not an easy
rival,” said Carlos Cardona, the coach of Puerto
Rico. “The expectations are good and we need to
control their power and reach.”
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