Boletín no 5 Final Four 2013, Monterrey México

1 COPA FINAL FOUR DE VOLEIBOL MASCULINO 2013 Newsletter No.4 Mexico first title holder of the Men’s Final Four Cup MONTERREY, Mexico, November 9 2013.- Mexico won the I Men’s Final Four Cup by defeating Dominican Republic, while Venezuela claimed the Bronze Medal at Nuevo Leon Gym of Monterrey on Saturday.

Mexico had no difficulties in prevailing over Dominican Republic by 3-0(25-17, 25-23, 25-17) and becoming the first Men’s Final Four Cup champions. Mexico obtains the title undefeated.

“There’s nothing better than ending the year with a title championship and better if it’s at home” expressed with joy captian Tomas Aguilera.

Captain Gerardo Aquino “Heredia” of Dominican Republic was happy with the silver medal and about the Mexican squad said “we weren’t able to contain their serves”.

Individual Awards MVP: Tomas Aguilera of Mexico Best Spiker: Jesus Valdes of Mexico Best Blocker: Samuel Cordova of Mexico Best Server: Ernis Palomino of Dominican Republic Best Digger: Marshall Douglas of Canada Best Setter: Pedro Rangel of Mexico Best Receiver: Hector Salerno of Venezuela Best Libero: Edwin Peguero of Dominican Republic Best Scorer: Henry Tapia of Dominican Republic Gold Medal MEX 3 DOM 0 Mexico became the first champion of the Men’s Final Four Cup after a 3-0(25-17, 25-23, 25-17) victory over Dominican Republic. Mexico had an outstanding performance with huge 40-24 advantage in kills leaving Dominican Republic with no chance to respond and crown themselves as champions undefeated. Tomas Aguilera was the top Mexican scorer with 15 points and Jesus Valdes contributed with 12 points. Pedro Luis Garcia led Dominican Republic with 11 points, followed by Elnis Palomino with 10 points.

Bronze Medal VEN 3 CAN 0 Venezuela defeated Canada in straight sets 25-22, 25-19, 25-19. Highly motivated for the rematch against Canada and coming win-less from the preliminary round, Venezuela took control from start to finish. Canada pushed hard but came downhill engaging in mistakes to finish in fourth place. Venezuela was better than Canada offensively with a 42-30 advantage and also in aces by 5-2. They broke even in the blocking area and unforced errors by 9 and 19 respectively. Luis Arias was the top scorer with 13 points for Venezuela, accompanied by Carlos Paez, Hector Salerno and Daniel Escobar with 10 points apiece. Canada’s Jeremie Lortie finished with 10 points.