Tunisia beat Mexico in tie-break; still the home team captures the Olympic ticket

Mexico City, Mexico, June 5, 2016- Tunisia prevailed over Mexico 3-2 (23-25, 25-23, 25-23, 19-25, 20-18) at the Men’s World Olympic Qualification Tournament, but the home team captured the the last spot available for the Olympic Games. 

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Women’s WOQT in JapanMen’s WOQT in JapanWomen’s WOQT in Puerto RicoMen’s WOQT in MexicoRelated information:Rio 2016 Olympic Games

Olympic qualification process

Mexico obtained just the necessary score to finish on top over Chile, winning the Olympic berth in front of a cheering crowd that celebrated with mariachi music at Gimnasio Olimpico Juan de la Barrera. 

In numbers, Tunisia and Mexico showed even stats. In blocks and serves they equally scored 13 and 5 points respectively. In spikes, Mexico held advantage 68-61, Tunisia scored on 33 Mexican errors and limited their own to 28.

Tunisian Hichem Kaabi was the best scorer of the match with 29 points, on 26 attacks and 3 blocks. Miladi Ben contributed with 19 points, while Ahmed Kadhi added 10 points. Mexico was led by several double figured scorers, Daniel Vargas topped with 23 points, followed by Carlos Guerra scored 17, Samuel Cordova 15 points, …

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