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05/09/2012 | News release
NORCECA Qualifier: Mexico Squeezes Past Trinidad
distributed by noodls on 05/09/2012 06:37
Photo: Courtesy NORCECA/Matt Brown
Trinidad & Tobago, right, hits against Mexico's block during their match May 8 in Long Beach.
Bill Kauffman
USA Volleyball Communications
Phone: 719-228-6800
Email: bill.kauffman@usav.org
LONG BEACH, Calif. (May 8, 2012) - Mexico moved to 2-0 in Pool A in the NORCECA Men's Continental Olympic Qualification Tournament by defeating Trinidad & Tobago 25-18, 19-25, 25-21, 25-22 on Tuesday at the Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, Calif. Dominican Republic falls to 0-2 in the tournament.
Gerardo Contreras and Carlos Guerra contributed 20 points each in leading Mexico to victory. Trinidad & Tobago was paced by Ryan Stewart's 17 points and Nolan Tash added 16 points.
Mexico held a 59-45 advantage in attack points and 9-5 in blocks, while Trinidad & Tobago's serve netted an 8-4 service ace margin.
"We've got to be happy with the win, but we cannot be happy with the way we played, Mexico's Gerardo Contreras said. "Trinidad & Tobago played a good match. They were inspired.
"Since we saw them last year, Trinidad & Tobago has improved a lot, Mexico Coach Jorge Miguel Azair said. "We made a lot of mistakes in reception. It's a win, and we're looking ahead to tomorrow.
"It's been six years since we won one set from Mexico, Trinidad & Tobago Coach Gideon Dickson said. "Our goal is to be competitive each day. Mexico had experience and poise during crucial parts of the game and that was the difference.
