Canada advances to the final showdown of 2012 NORCECA Olympic Qualifiers

Men’s national volleyball team of Canada secured a spot in the final showdown of the 2012 NORCECA Olympic Qualification Tournament by defeating archrival Puerto Rico on Friday night. 

Canada sent 3-2 (22-25, 25-23, 19-25, 25-23, 15-11) on board to grab semi-final victory. The match took place at Walter Pyramid in Long Beach California. 

To read more about the match, please follow the link:

 http://www.norceca.org/May.11.2012_Canada%20Keeps%20Olympic%20Dream%20Alive%20with%20Win%20Over%20Puerto%20Rico.htm

Mexico overpowers Trinidad & Tobago in Pool A of 2012 NORCECA Olympic Qualifiers

The Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, California provided the backdrop for a cracking fight between Mexico and Trinidad n Tobago on Tuesday.

The match covered its length in four sets and ended up with final score of 3-1 (25-18, 19-25, 25-21, 25-22). Mexican squad claimed three sets and earned the winning status. TnT men put up a valiant effort but could not avoid another defeat in the competition. So far Mexico has bagged two wins, while Trinidad n Tobago is staying without any victory in the qualifiers.

US team beat Costa Rica on day-2 of NORCECA Olympic Qualifiers - Volleyball News

Hosts of the 2012 NORCECA Men's Continental Olympic Qualification Tournament USA posted 3-0 (25-14, 25-9, 25-9) victory over Costa Rica on Tuesday.

The Walter Pyramid in Long Beach, California hosted the match, while American studs totally dominated the scene. US team was very effective on serves and also delivered unstoppable kills. Costa Rica put up a bit of resistance in the first set but suffered many set backs in the second and third sets.

Victory moved USA to 2-0 in the tournament, while Costa Rica is yet to break the ice. The two teams will play their last matches of the preliminary round on Wednesday.

The calendar of the competition is as followed: http://www.norceca.org/2012%20Events/Olympic%20Qualification%20Tournament%202012/USA/Calendar%20Olympic%20Qualification%20Tournament%20USA.htm