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BAYAMON, Puerto Rico, September 26, 2009 –
Dominican Republic prevailed in a dramatic
five-set match against United States advancing
to the gold medal match of the NORCECA Women’s
Continental Championship. The contest lasted 2
hours and five minutes and finished 21-25,
26-24, 10-25, 25-20, 21-19.
The win secures Dominican Republic its best
result ever in the regional competition after
winning the bronze medal in the last four
editions and five of the past six.
Dominican Milagros Cabral topped five teammates
in double-figures with 20 points. She was
followed by Prisilla Rivera (18), Bethania de la
Cruz (14), Lisvel Eve (13) and Annerys Vargas
(10).
Nancy Metcalf had a match-high 25 points for
USA. Cynthia Barboza tallied 15, Jordan Larson
and Danielle Scott each contributed 11 points
and Heather Bown added 10.
“We played about two weeks ago in Peru and they
won 3-1,” said Cabral. “We worked very hard
because we were facing one of the top teams in
the world. Thanks to God everything worked for
us.”
“This is a very big win for us,” said coach
Marcos Kwiek. “It is the fourth time we play
against them this year and is a source of pride
to win a match of this level.”
“Congratulations to the Dominicans,” said
Metcalf. “I wish them the best of luck in the
final. They bounced back from being 1-2 and
played very well.”
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