2006 World Championships
Puerto Rico and USA top table (FIVB)
08/25/2005
Caguas,
Puerto Rico, August 25, 2005 – USA used a balanced
attack to defeat Barbados in straight sets while Puerto
Rico handed Mexico their first defeat on the fourth day
of the 2006 Men’s World Championship second round
tournament (NORCECA D) on Thursday. USA beat Barbados
3-0 (25-18, 25-10, 25-13) while Puerto Rico beat Mexico
3-0 (25-16, 25-23, 26-24).
David Lee and Dave McKienzie each scored a team-high
eight points as the United States improved to 3-0 at the
five-team tournament. In all, nine players scored at
least four points or more for Team USA in the victory,
the third-straight sweep for the squad.
The top two finishers in the tournament featuring
Barbados, Guatemala, Mexico, Puerto Rico and the United
States will advance to the final round of the 2006 World
Championships as members of the NORCECA zone.
The top four teams at the conclusion of pool play
advance to the tournament semifinals on Saturday. The
WCQT third-place and championship matches will be on
Sunday.
The United States conclude pool play against Mexico on
Friday, while Guatemala and Barbados, who have both yet
to win a match, will play in the earlier match to decide
who will claim the fourth semifinal spot. Puerto Rico,
who have won three out of four matches, have the bye.
Canada and Cuba secured the first two NORCECA slots for
the World Championships at the “NORCECA E” World
Championship second round tournament in Havana on
Sunday, Aug. 21.
In all, 24 teams will compete at the 2006 World
Championships from Nov. 16-Dec. 3 – nine from Europe,
five from Asia, four from NORCECA, two from Africa, two
from South America, the host team (Japan) and the 2002
champion (Brazil).
