The Dominican Republic could still win a slot in the 2003 World Volleyball Cup to take place in Japan next November. Hoy newspaper explains that despite the loss to Cuba, if the DR can defeat Canada in the 6pm showdown for the bronze medal today, it would beat out Cuba for the coveted spot. The Dominican team has an average 106 gold points, compared to Cuba’s 105 points in the tournament so far.
While the DR beat Canada at its first meeting, the match was a two-and-a-half-hour marathon that ended 2-3 (25-22, 20-25, 21-25, 25-21, 8-15).
The US will face Cuba in the championship game at 8pm tonight. The US is ranked No. 2 in the world and has already ensured its slot in the World Games, the first step toward qualifying for the 2004 Summer Olympic Games.
Tickets are RD$60 for the two games being held at the Juan Pablo Duarte Olympic Center’s Volleyball Pavilion.