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The Mexican National Team earned a historic victory over his fellow United States by 78-70, qualifying for the World Cup of [19659002] Basketball Men China 2019 who was played in the Gymnasium Olympic "Juan de la Barrera".
The Mexican team, led by the Spanish coach Iván Deniz and the captain Gustavo Ayón landed his pass for the second qualifying round of America, reaching eight points in the Group C mimes it Puerto Rico and at the top of the table is the US team with nine.
The tricolores had a spectacular start to win the first quarter of 31-10. The Americans reacted for the second period, but the coach Deniz asked for a timeout, made the adjustments and his students reached the first half with a partial win of 45-28, with a Orlando ] Méndez and Francisco Cruz very offensive with 13 points each.
The pivot of Real Madrid, Gustavo Ayón assured that he was affected by the theme of height. "My classmates were incredible, I was very affected by the size but I was there, trying to support them and the truth that to congratulate my teammates, I only went to the next game to take a step forward and help them with better quality "
The third chapter was overwhelming for visitors, who approached 51-55 on the board, based on a defensive and accurate play against the ring , especially with triples.
With the indications of the coach, the Mexicans could retain the lead of the table and 12.4 seconds of the end Méndez got two free throws and sealed the 78-70 , for the euphoria of the same players and the five thousand fans who They filled the stage.
Francisco Cruz finished as the most effective against the United States with 24 points , five rebounds, two assists and four triples, then that Orlando Men dez did it with 20 units, five captured bullets and three triples
The captain Gustavo Ayón cooperated with eight points nine rebounds and seven assists; Overall, the team added 49 balls and 10 triples of 25.
"Start this new process, with a new coach, new employees, win at home with this hobby, I think that he gives a lot of confidence, gives the job security They make each of our teammates and we are, we are very happy to have won, "concluded Ayón
for the l & # 39; visiting team excelled Marcus Thornton with 14 points, followed by Xavier ] Mundford with 11, Reggie Hearing with 10 and David Stockton with 10.
On Sunday, July 1 the Selection [19659002] Mexicana will close his participation in the first round of visits before Puerto Rico .
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