Dominican Republic Secures Fifth Place with Victory Against El Salvador – NORCECA

The Dominican Republic secured a fifth-place finish at the Men’s U23 Pan American Cup by defeating the host nation, El Salvador, with a decisive 3-0 victory on September 27, 2026. The match concluded with set scores of 25-15, 25-15, and 25-19.

Match Highlights and Statistics

Throughout the match, the Dominican Republic showcased strong serving and blocking, which were pivotal to their success. Their offensive strategy, particularly effective back-row attacks, allowed them to penetrate El Salvador’s defensive line.

With this win, the Dominican Republic ended the tournament with a record of 2-2, while El Salvador concluded with one victory and three losses. In terms of overall performance in the match, the Dominicans excelled in several scoring categories, leading with 41 attacks compared to El Salvador’s 30. They also outperformed with 7 blocks to 2, and secured 9 service aces without any from their opponents. Despite the loss, El Salvador committed fewer unforced errors, totaling 18 compared to the Dominican Republic’s 17.

Individually, Malik Britton of the Dominican Republic emerged as the match’s top scorer with 19 points, while teammates Antonio de Jesús and Cristofer Daniel Andujar contributed 15 and 11 points, respectively. Andujar’s performance included four blocks and two aces. Abner Cano was the standout player for El Salvador, reaching double figures with 12 points.

Following the match, Cristofer Daniel Andujar expressed gratitude for the opportunity to compete in the tournament. He acknowledged that the team’s goals were not fully met but voiced optimism for future competitions, stating, “We are very grateful for the opportunity to participate in this tournament. We are aware that we did not achieve what we came here for, but I hope that next year we can correct the mistakes we made this time and return to the podium.”