2010 Boys Youth African Nations Championship - Tunisia and Morocco claim opening victories
Cape Town, South Africa, September 14, 2010 t- Tunisia and Morocco were victorious on the first day of the 2010 Boys Youth African Nations Championship held at Western Cape Sports School in Cape Town, South Africa on Monday. Tunisia defeated Algeria 3-0 (25-16, 25-11, 25-7) to prove that they are in good shape to defend their title while Morocco pipped South Africa in a five-set thriller 3-2 (23-25, 25-21, 20-25, 25-23, 19-17).
Tunisia v Algeria
Defending champions Tunisia easily overpowered Algeria, the bronze medalists in the 2008 Boys African Championship in the opening encounter of the 2010 Boys (Youth) African Nations Championship. The bruising encounter was a timely reminder to the rest of the participants that the coveted silverware could be heading back home to Tunis. However, the match belonged to the Tunisian playmaker, Khaled Ben Slimane whose penchant to run the quick combination play befuddled the Algerian defense at the net to such an extent that they rolled over and played dead in the face of the rampant Tunisian attack. Despite sporadic resistance from the Algerians through Islam Ouled Cherchali whose quick down the line attack troubled the Tunisians, their prolific attackers Ousama Mrika, Adam Oueslati and Elyes Garfi combined well to wrap up the first two sets by a (25-16 and 25-11) margin.
With every ounce of resistance soon evaporating into the chilly Cape air, the shell shocked Algerians were hammered 25-7 in the 3rd set that put paid to their chances of booking a place in next year’s World Championship.
South Africa v Morocco
Those who witnessed Morocco’s post match celebrations in their opening encounter against hosts South Africa could have easily thought that the Moroccans had already won the coveted African silverware and were heading for the 2011 World Youth Championship as the African continent’s representative. Their unbridled display of joy and emotion was sweet revenge for the Moroccans who avenged their defeat against the South Africans by the same margin in March this year (2010) in the African Youth Olympics Qualifier in Durban. Vociferous support from the partisan Cape fans jerked the South Africans out of their lethargic start. From a 1-5 score the SA team bounced back to take a 16-13 lead through Carlo van Nelson, Miles Thompson and skipper Dean Layters. When the Moroccan attackers responded with a barrage of well executed attacks the South Africans were forced onto the back foot. Crucial blocking by Robin Wessels brought the SA lads back into contention.
The home side sealed the opening set with a nail biting 25-23 score line.
Despite committing far too many unforced errors in the 2nd set ,the Morrocans went on to clinch a 25-21 win to level matters at 1-1
Crowd pleasing long rallies were the hallmarks of the 3rd set which the SA team ran out as winners with a 25-20 margin.
However, things became decidedly uncomfortable for the SA team when playmaker Marshallino Jullies was substituted because of a calf injury. With the SA team attackers struggling with the quality of sets, the home side slid to a 14-21 deficit. The loud singing by the local fans seemed to have had the desired effect as Dean Layters and the lads fought back and narrowed the points difference to 23-24. Relying on their strength at the net, the Morrocans grabbed a breath taking 25-23 win to level the scores at 2:2 and force the encounter into a 5th set.
The deciding 5th set was a real humdinger as both teams kept the score board ticking.
Miles Thompson; Carlo van Nelson and skipper Dean Layters combined well to put the pressure on the Morrocans .Gusty performance from the visitors soon changed their fortunes as they took a 12-10 lead. When the South Africans tied the score at 12:12, the crowd rose to their feet and cheered the lads.
Breath taking rallies, solid blocking, fiery attacks and excellent cover play thrilled and excited the Cape fans whose voices rose higher and higher as the scores ticked evenly.
At 17-17 a nervously executed service by Layters floated out of bounds to give the visitor a 18-17 lead. When the Moroccan blockers stopped power hitter van Nelson dead in his tracks at position 2, the SA team slumped to the floor in sheer exasperation.
With the hard fought 3-2 win the Moroccans join Tunisia as joint leaders in the competition.
Day 1 Results
Tunisia beat Algeria 3-0 (25-16, 25-11, 25-7)
Morocco beat South Africa 3-2 (23-25, 25-21, 20-25, 25-23, 19-17)
Match Schedule
Monday, September 13
17:00 Tunisia v Algeria
19:00 Morocco v South Africa
Tuesday, September 14
17:00 Egypt v Morocco
19:00 South Africa v Tunisia
Wednesday, September 15
17:00 Tunisia v Egypt
19:00 Algeria v South Africa
Thursday, September 16-------REST DAY
Friday, September 17
17:00 Egypt v Algeria
19:00 Morocco v Tunisia
Saturday, September 18
**14:00 Algeria v Morocco
**16:00 South Africa v Egypt
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2010 Boys Youth African Nations Championship - Day 2 Tunisia claims second victory
Cape Town, South Africa, September 14, 2010 - Defending champions Tunisia claimed their second victory on day two of the 2010 Boys Youth African Nations Championship at the Western Cape Sports School in Cape Town, South Africa on Tuesday after beating South Africa 3-0 (25-17, 25-10, 25-17). Big favourites Egypt started their campaign in the five nation round robin tournament with a victory 3-1 (19-25, 27-25, 25-20, 25-20) over Morocco.
The winner of the 2010 Boys Youth African Nations Championship will represent Africa at the 2011 World Youth Championship.
Egypt v Morocco
Morocco’s hard fought win against South Africa in Monday’s opening fixture of the championship put the former in pole position to upset the Egyptians. Continuing with their winning ways the Moroccans notched up a well-deserved 25-19 first set win.
Moroccan playmaker Amine Zayani’s ability to switch his sets at the very last moment to beat the Egyptian blockers gave his team a commanding 5-1 lead in the second set.
Urged on by setter Ahmed Elganaini the Egyptian attack slowly clawed their way back into the game. While Morocco’s quick hitter, Soufiane Faraji kept his team focused on the job at hand by being a constant thorn in the side of the Egyptians, it was Marawan Mohamed, Sherif Nassef and the lanky Mohamed Masoud who went on to restore Egyptian pride when they took the lead for the first time at 14-13.
There was no turning back for the Pharaohs as they marched on toe to toe with the high riding Moroccan outfit. With only a hair’s breadth separating the two teams on the score board, the Egyptians snatched victory with a heart stopping 27-25 win to level the scores at 1:1
While the third set was closely contested up to the half way stage, it was the Egyptians who were the first to get out of the starting blocks with a 14-9 lead through clinical finishing from Sherif Nassef and Islam Abdelkader whose time on the bench seemed to have put fire into his attack. The duo helped Egypt close proceedings with a 25-20 score line.
In the “do or die” fourth set the Moroccans threw everything into their attack, hoping that their opponents will wilt under pressure. Digging their heels in deep the Egyptians absorbed what ever came their way and fought back. However, it came as no surprise when the Egyptian lads once again took the lead and duly converted it into a 25-20 score line to register their first win of the competition.
Wednesday evening the see the Egyptians square up to Tunisia, the tournament favourites. A win for Tunisia will guarantee them the number one spot as they face the less fancied Algerians in their final match. Should the Egyptians win the encounter, it will go along way to clinching gold.
South Africa v Tunisia
Defending champions Tunisia proved to be too strong for the South Africans as they wrapped up their day two encounter in front of the home side’s vociferous supporters.
Undeterred by the constant cheering, singing and the blowing of the vuvuzela by the partisan crowd, the experienced North African outfit stuck to their game plan and took the SA blockers head on and kept the score board ticking.
Strong in defence at the net and fearless in attack the visitors were quick to grab a 18-11 lead. The mixing of power with the occasional deft touches into open spaces further separated the teams on points. While SA’s prolific attacking duo, Miles Thompson and Dean Layters kept their team in the hunt for a first set victory, their well laid plans were often thwarted by the lanky Tunisian blockers who went on to close the set with a 25-17 margin.
Refusing to roll over against the defending champions’ rampant attacking machine, Layters and the lads took the match by the ‘scruff of the neck’ determined to upset the visitors. Their plans back fired when lapses in concentration especially in the back court allowed the Tunisians back into the fray.
Whenever Tunisian playmaker Khaled Ben Slimene turned to quick attacker Adam Oueslati, the latter did not disappoint as he fired at will from the utility position. SA’s weakness in blocking the fast attacker was exposed to such an extent that the Tunisians ran riot by closing the set 15 points ahead.
A better organized SA team took on the Tunisians in the third set with Layters and Thompson their key players in attack. Although South Africa were not strong enough to take the lead, their much improved performance gave their fans something to cheer about.
When the scores reached 16-11 at the second technical time out in favour of the Tunisians it signalled the end for the South Africa fight back. Tunisia’s strongly co-ordinated blocking coupled with a rapid attack and service that troubled the South Africa receivers tipped the scales in their favour. The defending champions marched on to post a 25-17 score line to head the group.
Day 2 Results
Egypt beat Morocco 3-1 (19-25, 27-25, 25-20, 25-20)
Tunisia beat South Africa 3-0 (25-17, 25-10, 25-17)
Cape Town, South Africa, September 14, 2010 - Defending champions Tunisia claimed their second victory on day two of the 2010 Boys Youth African Nations Championship at the Western Cape Sports School in Cape Town, South Africa on Tuesday after beating South Africa 3-0 (25-17, 25-10, 25-17). Big favourites Egypt started their campaign in the five nation round robin tournament with a victory 3-1 (19-25, 27-25, 25-20, 25-20) over Morocco.
The winner of the 2010 Boys Youth African Nations Championship will represent Africa at the 2011 World Youth Championship.
Egypt v Morocco
Morocco’s hard fought win against South Africa in Monday’s opening fixture of the championship put the former in pole position to upset the Egyptians. Continuing with their winning ways the Moroccans notched up a well-deserved 25-19 first set win.
Moroccan playmaker Amine Zayani’s ability to switch his sets at the very last moment to beat the Egyptian blockers gave his team a commanding 5-1 lead in the second set.
Urged on by setter Ahmed Elganaini the Egyptian attack slowly clawed their way back into the game. While Morocco’s quick hitter, Soufiane Faraji kept his team focused on the job at hand by being a constant thorn in the side of the Egyptians, it was Marawan Mohamed, Sherif Nassef and the lanky Mohamed Masoud who went on to restore Egyptian pride when they took the lead for the first time at 14-13.
There was no turning back for the Pharaohs as they marched on toe to toe with the high riding Moroccan outfit. With only a hair’s breadth separating the two teams on the score board, the Egyptians snatched victory with a heart stopping 27-25 win to level the scores at 1:1
While the third set was closely contested up to the half way stage, it was the Egyptians who were the first to get out of the starting blocks with a 14-9 lead through clinical finishing from Sherif Nassef and Islam Abdelkader whose time on the bench seemed to have put fire into his attack. The duo helped Egypt close proceedings with a 25-20 score line.
In the “do or die” fourth set the Moroccans threw everything into their attack, hoping that their opponents will wilt under pressure. Digging their heels in deep the Egyptians absorbed what ever came their way and fought back. However, it came as no surprise when the Egyptian lads once again took the lead and duly converted it into a 25-20 score line to register their first win of the competition.
Wednesday evening the see the Egyptians square up to Tunisia, the tournament favourites. A win for Tunisia will guarantee them the number one spot as they face the less fancied Algerians in their final match. Should the Egyptians win the encounter, it will go along way to clinching gold.
South Africa v Tunisia
Defending champions Tunisia proved to be too strong for the South Africans as they wrapped up their day two encounter in front of the home side’s vociferous supporters.
Undeterred by the constant cheering, singing and the blowing of the vuvuzela by the partisan crowd, the experienced North African outfit stuck to their game plan and took the SA blockers head on and kept the score board ticking.
Strong in defence at the net and fearless in attack the visitors were quick to grab a 18-11 lead. The mixing of power with the occasional deft touches into open spaces further separated the teams on points. While SA’s prolific attacking duo, Miles Thompson and Dean Layters kept their team in the hunt for a first set victory, their well laid plans were often thwarted by the lanky Tunisian blockers who went on to close the set with a 25-17 margin.
Refusing to roll over against the defending champions’ rampant attacking machine, Layters and the lads took the match by the ‘scruff of the neck’ determined to upset the visitors. Their plans back fired when lapses in concentration especially in the back court allowed the Tunisians back into the fray.
Whenever Tunisian playmaker Khaled Ben Slimene turned to quick attacker Adam Oueslati, the latter did not disappoint as he fired at will from the utility position. SA’s weakness in blocking the fast attacker was exposed to such an extent that the Tunisians ran riot by closing the set 15 points ahead.
A better organized SA team took on the Tunisians in the third set with Layters and Thompson their key players in attack. Although South Africa were not strong enough to take the lead, their much improved performance gave their fans something to cheer about.
When the scores reached 16-11 at the second technical time out in favour of the Tunisians it signalled the end for the South Africa fight back. Tunisia’s strongly co-ordinated blocking coupled with a rapid attack and service that troubled the South Africa receivers tipped the scales in their favour. The defending champions marched on to post a 25-17 score line to head the group.
Day 2 Results
Egypt beat Morocco 3-1 (19-25, 27-25, 25-20, 25-20)
Tunisia beat South Africa 3-0 (25-17, 25-10, 25-17)
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2010 Boys Youth African Nations Championship - Day 3 Tunisia clinches crucial victory over Egypt
Cape Town, South Africa, September 15, 2010 - Defending champions Tunisia went one step closer towards winning the 2010 Boys Youth African Nations Championship title after defeating arch rivals Egypt 3-0 (25-23, 25-22, 25-23) on the third day in Cape Town, South Africa on Wednesday. South Africa beat Algeria 3-1 (23-25, 25-19, 25-14, 25-13) for their first victory. Tunisia led the five nation round robin tournament with a win-loss ratio of 3-0.
The winner of the 2010 Boys Youth African Nations Championship will represent Africa at the 2011 World Youth Championship.
Tunisia v Egypt
Tunisia pulled of a crucial victory over Egypt 3-0 (25-23, 25-22, 25-23) in an exciting match full of action.
The Tunisia versus Egypt encounter was a repeat of the 2008 Boys African Nations Championship staged in Cairo in which the former emerged as winners.
The speed and power of the 2010 encounter between Tunisia, the defending champions, and Egypt had the crowd on the edges of their seat at the Western Cape Sports School.
Very little separated the two teams as they constantly tried to out do one another. With the score at 23-23, the first set could have gone either way had it not been for Tunisian quick hitter Adam Oueslati who blasted his way to pick up two consecutive points to clinch the set with a 25-23 score line.
In the second set, the crowd witnessed Egypt’s lanky middle blocker Mohamed Masoud dominate at the net. Kareem Hamdy and skipper Marawan Mohamed were brilliant in attack causing huge problems for the Tunisians.
Responding to the challenge Tunisia’s attacking trio - Adam Oueslati, Elyes Garfi and the quick hitting Malek Chekir - turned their team’s fortunes around when they combined well to stop the Egyptians from pipping them to the post. The Tunisians won the hard fought encounter with a 25-22 score line.
Egyptian skipper Marawan Mohamed must be commended for his leadership especially when the going was tough for his side. Focusing on the job at hand Marawan got his lads to rally together to turn the tables on their opponents and avenge the 2008 defeat Egypt suffered on home soil.
Notwithstanding their on court problems, Marawan and his team put up a brave fight to clinch victory. Sadly ‘lady-luck’ turned her back on the Egyptians as they went down by the narrowest of margins when the Tunisians sneaked in to win with a 25-23 margin.
South Africa v Algeria
South Africa’s prolific outside hitter Miles Thompson made his intentions quite clear from the outset that he was going to be the player that the Algerians were to watch out for. As soon as the high jumping Thompson fired the first salvo it raised his team’s hopes of registering their first win on home soil. With skipper Dean Layters and the quick hitting Carlo Van Nelson combining well in a supporting role the South Africans set the stage for a first set win. When Algerian playmaker, Raouf Maouche struck form with a series of well-disguised sets that unleashed his attacking force it forced the South Africa lads onto the back foot. Even at this stage the South Africans were not in any danger of losing the set despite a renewed challenge from the visitors. Much to surprise of the local fans South Africa’s sudden loss in concentration cost them the opening set. With the scores at 23-23 it was the Algerian outfit that took their chances and grabbed a 25-23 win.
This time round coach Loet Groenewald marched alongside the court shouting out instructions. It was apparent that the coach was not going to allow any complacency amongst his players. With full support from the Cape fans the South Africa lads turned their fortunes around and posted a 25-19 win to level the scores at 1:1
Within a short space of time in the third set Thompson, Layters, Van Nelson and middle blocker Robin Wessels, who was a tower of strength at the net, proved too much for the North Africans, recording their best set score at that point with a 25-14 margin.
A 2-1 lead against Algeria, the 2008 Boys African Nations bronze medallists, spurred the South Africans on to put the match beyond the reach of their opponents. There was no turning back for Groenewald’s young warriors as his attackers proved to be too strong for the Algerian defence at the net. When Thompson rose majestically to meet Carlo van Nelson’s quick reverse set, the former unleashed his venom on the North Africans with sheer brute force that stunned the visitors. Thompson’s crushing blow sealed the set for the South Africa with a 25-13 score line.
The highly motivated South Africans will meet Egypt in their final encounter on Saturday. On Friday evening the Egyptians play their penultimate match against Morocco.
Day 3 results
Tunisia beat Egypt 3-0 (25-23, 25-22, 25-23)
South Africa beat Algeria 3-1 (23-25, 25-19, 25-14, 25-13)
Cape Town, South Africa, September 15, 2010 - Defending champions Tunisia went one step closer towards winning the 2010 Boys Youth African Nations Championship title after defeating arch rivals Egypt 3-0 (25-23, 25-22, 25-23) on the third day in Cape Town, South Africa on Wednesday. South Africa beat Algeria 3-1 (23-25, 25-19, 25-14, 25-13) for their first victory. Tunisia led the five nation round robin tournament with a win-loss ratio of 3-0.
The winner of the 2010 Boys Youth African Nations Championship will represent Africa at the 2011 World Youth Championship.
Tunisia v Egypt
Tunisia pulled of a crucial victory over Egypt 3-0 (25-23, 25-22, 25-23) in an exciting match full of action.
The Tunisia versus Egypt encounter was a repeat of the 2008 Boys African Nations Championship staged in Cairo in which the former emerged as winners.
The speed and power of the 2010 encounter between Tunisia, the defending champions, and Egypt had the crowd on the edges of their seat at the Western Cape Sports School.
Very little separated the two teams as they constantly tried to out do one another. With the score at 23-23, the first set could have gone either way had it not been for Tunisian quick hitter Adam Oueslati who blasted his way to pick up two consecutive points to clinch the set with a 25-23 score line.
In the second set, the crowd witnessed Egypt’s lanky middle blocker Mohamed Masoud dominate at the net. Kareem Hamdy and skipper Marawan Mohamed were brilliant in attack causing huge problems for the Tunisians.
Responding to the challenge Tunisia’s attacking trio - Adam Oueslati, Elyes Garfi and the quick hitting Malek Chekir - turned their team’s fortunes around when they combined well to stop the Egyptians from pipping them to the post. The Tunisians won the hard fought encounter with a 25-22 score line.
Egyptian skipper Marawan Mohamed must be commended for his leadership especially when the going was tough for his side. Focusing on the job at hand Marawan got his lads to rally together to turn the tables on their opponents and avenge the 2008 defeat Egypt suffered on home soil.
Notwithstanding their on court problems, Marawan and his team put up a brave fight to clinch victory. Sadly ‘lady-luck’ turned her back on the Egyptians as they went down by the narrowest of margins when the Tunisians sneaked in to win with a 25-23 margin.
South Africa v Algeria
South Africa’s prolific outside hitter Miles Thompson made his intentions quite clear from the outset that he was going to be the player that the Algerians were to watch out for. As soon as the high jumping Thompson fired the first salvo it raised his team’s hopes of registering their first win on home soil. With skipper Dean Layters and the quick hitting Carlo Van Nelson combining well in a supporting role the South Africans set the stage for a first set win. When Algerian playmaker, Raouf Maouche struck form with a series of well-disguised sets that unleashed his attacking force it forced the South Africa lads onto the back foot. Even at this stage the South Africans were not in any danger of losing the set despite a renewed challenge from the visitors. Much to surprise of the local fans South Africa’s sudden loss in concentration cost them the opening set. With the scores at 23-23 it was the Algerian outfit that took their chances and grabbed a 25-23 win.
This time round coach Loet Groenewald marched alongside the court shouting out instructions. It was apparent that the coach was not going to allow any complacency amongst his players. With full support from the Cape fans the South Africa lads turned their fortunes around and posted a 25-19 win to level the scores at 1:1
Within a short space of time in the third set Thompson, Layters, Van Nelson and middle blocker Robin Wessels, who was a tower of strength at the net, proved too much for the North Africans, recording their best set score at that point with a 25-14 margin.
A 2-1 lead against Algeria, the 2008 Boys African Nations bronze medallists, spurred the South Africans on to put the match beyond the reach of their opponents. There was no turning back for Groenewald’s young warriors as his attackers proved to be too strong for the Algerian defence at the net. When Thompson rose majestically to meet Carlo van Nelson’s quick reverse set, the former unleashed his venom on the North Africans with sheer brute force that stunned the visitors. Thompson’s crushing blow sealed the set for the South Africa with a 25-13 score line.
The highly motivated South Africans will meet Egypt in their final encounter on Saturday. On Friday evening the Egyptians play their penultimate match against Morocco.
Day 3 results
Tunisia beat Egypt 3-0 (25-23, 25-22, 25-23)
South Africa beat Algeria 3-1 (23-25, 25-19, 25-14, 25-13)
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Tunisia secures World Championship ticket with Boys Youth African Nations Championship win
Cape Town, South Africa, September 18, 2010 - Defending champions Tunisia secured a 2011 Youth World Championship ticket following a 3-2 (25-13, 24-26, 25-21, 15-25, 15-10) victory over Morocco on the fourth day of the 2010 Boys Youth African Nations Championship held in Cape Town, South Africa. Egypt beat Algeria 3-0 ( 25-8, 25-4, 25-16) to finish second.
Tunisia v Morocco
No one gave Morocco any chance against the high riding defending champions Tunisia when they met in their final round robin match. With the first set going in Tunisia’s favour the fans expected a quick result.
However the second set proved everyone wrong with Morocco taking a 16-11 lead. With Morocco’s best blocker Driss Bouhali stubbornly taking on Tunisia’s attackers, he gave his team some breathing space. Had it not been for Tunisian Malek Chekir whose fearless attacking from position 4, Morocco would have taken a commanding lead and closed proceedings earlier on. With both teams keeping the scoreboard ticking over, it was the Moroccans who grabbed the opportunity to clinch victory with a nail biting 26-24 win that leveled matters at 1:1.
The third set saw Tunisians setter Adam Oueslati work his magic with a particular penchant for playing the quick reverse set to give the defending champions the set 25-21 to take a 2-1 lead.
With all guns blazing in the fourth set, Morocco unleashed their full power on a shell shocked Tunisia who had no answer for the sudden rush of adrenalin among the Moroccan attackers. Even Tunisian substitutions failed to change their fortune. Morocco won the set with a morale boosting 25-15 margin.
Fielding his starting line again, the Tunisian coach Hichem Ben Romdhane looked up to the heavens for some divine intervention, knowing that a win for Morocco will open the door for the Egyptians to take the top spot in the competition. Explosive attacks and power blocking were the order of the day in the closely contested fifth set.
Midway through the set it was anybody’s guess which way the result would pan out but when the score reached 12-9, Tunisia had the momentum and it wasn’t long before they closed out the match.
Egypt v Algeria
In a one sided encounter the Egyptians romped home with a straight sets win against a lacklustre Algeria. Never in danger of losing the match, Egypt explored every attacking options conceivable to wrap up the match quickly.
With the tall and strongly built Egyptian middle blocker Mohamed Masoud lurking menacingly at the net, attackers Marawan Mohamed, Kareem Hamdy and Islam Abdelkader ran riot with the Algerian defence handing Egypt a comfortable first set win.
Egypt maintained their dominance in the second set and raced to a 11-3 lead. With poor reception rearing its ugly head in the Algerian camp they stood by and watched the Egyptians, much to the excitement of the Cape fans, who quickly wrapped up the second set.
The third set say Algeria compete more but with the score at 13-12 in Egypt’s favour, Egypt playmaker Mahmoud Elnagar and Mohamed Masoud turned things around to help Egypt seal the set and the match. Egypt plays South Africa on Saturday knowing a win for the Pharaohs will secure them the silver medal.
Day 4 results
Egypt beat Algeria 3-0 (25-8, 25-4, 25-16)
Tunisia beat Morocco 3-2 (25-13, 24-26, 25-21, 15-25, 15-10)
Cape Town, South Africa, September 18, 2010 - Defending champions Tunisia secured a 2011 Youth World Championship ticket following a 3-2 (25-13, 24-26, 25-21, 15-25, 15-10) victory over Morocco on the fourth day of the 2010 Boys Youth African Nations Championship held in Cape Town, South Africa. Egypt beat Algeria 3-0 ( 25-8, 25-4, 25-16) to finish second.
Tunisia v Morocco
No one gave Morocco any chance against the high riding defending champions Tunisia when they met in their final round robin match. With the first set going in Tunisia’s favour the fans expected a quick result.
However the second set proved everyone wrong with Morocco taking a 16-11 lead. With Morocco’s best blocker Driss Bouhali stubbornly taking on Tunisia’s attackers, he gave his team some breathing space. Had it not been for Tunisian Malek Chekir whose fearless attacking from position 4, Morocco would have taken a commanding lead and closed proceedings earlier on. With both teams keeping the scoreboard ticking over, it was the Moroccans who grabbed the opportunity to clinch victory with a nail biting 26-24 win that leveled matters at 1:1.
The third set saw Tunisians setter Adam Oueslati work his magic with a particular penchant for playing the quick reverse set to give the defending champions the set 25-21 to take a 2-1 lead.
With all guns blazing in the fourth set, Morocco unleashed their full power on a shell shocked Tunisia who had no answer for the sudden rush of adrenalin among the Moroccan attackers. Even Tunisian substitutions failed to change their fortune. Morocco won the set with a morale boosting 25-15 margin.
Fielding his starting line again, the Tunisian coach Hichem Ben Romdhane looked up to the heavens for some divine intervention, knowing that a win for Morocco will open the door for the Egyptians to take the top spot in the competition. Explosive attacks and power blocking were the order of the day in the closely contested fifth set.
Midway through the set it was anybody’s guess which way the result would pan out but when the score reached 12-9, Tunisia had the momentum and it wasn’t long before they closed out the match.
Egypt v Algeria
In a one sided encounter the Egyptians romped home with a straight sets win against a lacklustre Algeria. Never in danger of losing the match, Egypt explored every attacking options conceivable to wrap up the match quickly.
With the tall and strongly built Egyptian middle blocker Mohamed Masoud lurking menacingly at the net, attackers Marawan Mohamed, Kareem Hamdy and Islam Abdelkader ran riot with the Algerian defence handing Egypt a comfortable first set win.
Egypt maintained their dominance in the second set and raced to a 11-3 lead. With poor reception rearing its ugly head in the Algerian camp they stood by and watched the Egyptians, much to the excitement of the Cape fans, who quickly wrapped up the second set.
The third set say Algeria compete more but with the score at 13-12 in Egypt’s favour, Egypt playmaker Mahmoud Elnagar and Mohamed Masoud turned things around to help Egypt seal the set and the match. Egypt plays South Africa on Saturday knowing a win for the Pharaohs will secure them the silver medal.
Day 4 results
Egypt beat Algeria 3-0 (25-8, 25-4, 25-16)
Tunisia beat Morocco 3-2 (25-13, 24-26, 25-21, 15-25, 15-10)
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Solo el Norte de Africa triunfa en el evoley masculino y femenino
Ahora participaron Marruecos, Argelia , Tunez(Campeon) y Egipto todos del norte de aAfrica ademas de Sout africa.
Barren los paises del norte de Africa ahi brilla el voley.
Ahora participaron Marruecos, Argelia , Tunez(Campeon) y Egipto todos del norte de aAfrica ademas de Sout africa.
Barren los paises del norte de Africa ahi brilla el voley.
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Re: Campeonato Africano de Menores - Sudafrica
Tunisia score gold at African Youth Champs
Cape Town, South Africa, September 23, 2010 – Tunisia picked up the gold medal at the 2010 Boys Youth African Nations Championship after finishing the round-robin tournament unbeaten in Cape Town, South Africa on Monday while Egypt secured silver and Morocco clinched bronze.
Morocco v Algeria
Morocco overcame their North African rivals 3-0 (25-21, 25-23, 25-22) in the days opening match to secure third place.
In an opening set marred by far too many service faults it was the Moroccans who grabbed a 16-12 lead at the first technical time out.
While Soufiane Faraji was devastating as a blocker, Driss Bouhali was quick to seize the opportunity to pile on the points. Not to be outdone, the Algerians soldiered on to keep their hopes of registering their first win in the competition alive. However, it was the more organised Moroccan outfit that went on to take the first two sets.
Despite looking jaded at times after their bruising 3-2 encounter against Tunisia the previous day Morocco closed proceedings against the Algerians with a 25-22 margin.
South Africa v Egypt 3-0 (25-14; 25-19; 25-11)
A fiery start by the South Africans in their final round robin encounter against Egypt was soon extinguished by the latter as the visitors slowly contained the powerful attacking combination of Miles Thompson and Dean Layters to pick up a straight sets (25-14, 25-19, 25-11) win and with that, the silver medal.
Crucial blocking by Robin Wessels gave the South Africans some breathing space but when the Egyptians tightened their defense at the net through Mohamed Masoud and Mohamed Metawae it paid off immediately. The classy Egyptians stepped up a few gears and cruised to a 25-14 first set win that set the stage for their eventual victory.
In the second set the fired up home team narrowed the point’s difference to a slender 7-8 margin after having being down by 5-1. Middle blocker Robin Wessel’s huge blocking action helped the hosts pick up valuable points and contributions from skipper Layters and quick hitting from Thompson levelled matters at 12-12. The fans were rubbing their hands with glee when attacker Carlo van Nelson’s powerful spike down the line beat Mohamed Hassan, the Egyptian libero. Within seconds van Nelson connected with playmaker Marshallino Jullie’s quick set to the antennae and unleashed a ‘bullet’ that struck Mohamed Masoud. With the Egyptians being pushed to the ropes one would have expected the high riding South Africans to stretch their lead and take the set away from the North Africans. However the Egyptians shut the door firmly as they ran out victors with a 25-19 scoreline.
Efforts to get back into the game proved to a daunting task for the SA lads who were out gunned by a determined Egyptian team who hammered them 25-11.
The victory secured the Pharaohs the silver medal.
Day 5 Results
Morocco beat Algeria 3-0 (25-21; 25-23; 25-22)
Egypt beat South Africa 3-0 (25-14; 25-19; 25-11)
Final Ranking
1. TUNISIA
2. EGYPT
3. MOROCCO
4. SOUTH AFRICA
5. ALGERIA
Individual Awards
AWARD SHIRT NUMBER NAME COUNTRY
Best Setter 1 AMINE ZAYANI MOROCCO
Best Attacker 11 MALEK CHEKIR TUNISIA
Best Blocker 12 MOHAMED METAWAE EGYPT
Best Server 5 OUSAMA MRIKA TUNISIA
Best Receiver 3 DEAN LAYTERS SOUTH AFRICA
Best Libero 6 MOHAMED HASSAN EGYPT
Most Valuable Player 10 MARAWAN MOHAMED EGYPT
Cape Town, South Africa, September 23, 2010 – Tunisia picked up the gold medal at the 2010 Boys Youth African Nations Championship after finishing the round-robin tournament unbeaten in Cape Town, South Africa on Monday while Egypt secured silver and Morocco clinched bronze.
Morocco v Algeria
Morocco overcame their North African rivals 3-0 (25-21, 25-23, 25-22) in the days opening match to secure third place.
In an opening set marred by far too many service faults it was the Moroccans who grabbed a 16-12 lead at the first technical time out.
While Soufiane Faraji was devastating as a blocker, Driss Bouhali was quick to seize the opportunity to pile on the points. Not to be outdone, the Algerians soldiered on to keep their hopes of registering their first win in the competition alive. However, it was the more organised Moroccan outfit that went on to take the first two sets.
Despite looking jaded at times after their bruising 3-2 encounter against Tunisia the previous day Morocco closed proceedings against the Algerians with a 25-22 margin.
South Africa v Egypt 3-0 (25-14; 25-19; 25-11)
A fiery start by the South Africans in their final round robin encounter against Egypt was soon extinguished by the latter as the visitors slowly contained the powerful attacking combination of Miles Thompson and Dean Layters to pick up a straight sets (25-14, 25-19, 25-11) win and with that, the silver medal.
Crucial blocking by Robin Wessels gave the South Africans some breathing space but when the Egyptians tightened their defense at the net through Mohamed Masoud and Mohamed Metawae it paid off immediately. The classy Egyptians stepped up a few gears and cruised to a 25-14 first set win that set the stage for their eventual victory.
In the second set the fired up home team narrowed the point’s difference to a slender 7-8 margin after having being down by 5-1. Middle blocker Robin Wessel’s huge blocking action helped the hosts pick up valuable points and contributions from skipper Layters and quick hitting from Thompson levelled matters at 12-12. The fans were rubbing their hands with glee when attacker Carlo van Nelson’s powerful spike down the line beat Mohamed Hassan, the Egyptian libero. Within seconds van Nelson connected with playmaker Marshallino Jullie’s quick set to the antennae and unleashed a ‘bullet’ that struck Mohamed Masoud. With the Egyptians being pushed to the ropes one would have expected the high riding South Africans to stretch their lead and take the set away from the North Africans. However the Egyptians shut the door firmly as they ran out victors with a 25-19 scoreline.
Efforts to get back into the game proved to a daunting task for the SA lads who were out gunned by a determined Egyptian team who hammered them 25-11.
The victory secured the Pharaohs the silver medal.
Day 5 Results
Morocco beat Algeria 3-0 (25-21; 25-23; 25-22)
Egypt beat South Africa 3-0 (25-14; 25-19; 25-11)
Final Ranking
1. TUNISIA
2. EGYPT
3. MOROCCO
4. SOUTH AFRICA
5. ALGERIA
Individual Awards
AWARD SHIRT NUMBER NAME COUNTRY
Best Setter 1 AMINE ZAYANI MOROCCO
Best Attacker 11 MALEK CHEKIR TUNISIA
Best Blocker 12 MOHAMED METAWAE EGYPT
Best Server 5 OUSAMA MRIKA TUNISIA
Best Receiver 3 DEAN LAYTERS SOUTH AFRICA
Best Libero 6 MOHAMED HASSAN EGYPT
Most Valuable Player 10 MARAWAN MOHAMED EGYPT
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