{"id":493177,"date":"2025-12-01T22:57:01","date_gmt":"2025-12-02T02:57:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.net\/en\/uncategorized\/mexico-takes-a-close-victory-89-88-and-ties-the-series-against-the-dominican-republic-in-the-first-window-of-the-world-cup\/"},"modified":"2025-12-01T22:57:01","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T02:57:01","slug":"mexico-takes-a-close-victory-89-88-and-ties-the-series-against-the-dominican-republic-in-the-first-window-of-the-world-cup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.com\/en\/sports\/basketball\/mexico-takes-a-close-victory-89-88-and-ties-the-series-against-the-dominican-republic-in-the-first-window-of-the-world-cup\/","title":{"rendered":"Mexico takes a close victory 89-88 and ties the series against the Dominican Republic in the First Window of the World Cup"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\nSANTO DOMINGO, \u2013 The Dominican Republic&#8217;s national basketball team fell this Sunday 89-88 to Mexico, in a dramatic match held at the Ricardo Gioriber Arias Volleyball Palace, corresponding to the second match of the First Qualifying Window for the 2027 World Cup.\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>You may be interested in<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ab.deultimominuto.net\/deportes\/baloncesto\/san-cristobal-vive-una-electrizante-jornada-de-tres-juegos-en-el-torneo-superior-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">:San Crist\u00f3bal experiences an electrifying day of three games in the 2025 Superior Tournament<\/a><\/p>\n\n\nThe game was decided with 3.5 seconds left, when Mois\u00e9s Andriassi scored two free throws that gave the victory to the Aztecs, denying the possibility of a perfect finish for the Dominicans in front of their public. With this result, both teams conclude the window with a 1-1 record.\n\nLast Friday, in Zacatecas, the Dominicans had defeated Mexico 92-85 at the Marcelino Gonz\u00e1lez Gymnasium, which had generated high expectations for the home game.\n\nAfter this first phase, the Dominican Republic and Mexico share second place in Group A, behind the undefeated leader, the United States, while Nicaragua remains at the bottom with 0-2. The group is part of the 16 teams in the Americas seeking one of the seven available spots for the 2027 Qatar World Cup.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Featured Performances<\/h3>\n\n\nBy Mexico, Yahir Bonilla shone with 20 points and 10 rebounds, achieving a double-double. Pako Cruz contributed 19 units, Gabriel Gir\u00f3n 15, Joseph \u00c1vila 14 and Mois\u00e9s Andriassi closed with 10, including the two decisive free throws.\n\nIn the Dominican offensive, Andr\u00e9s Feliz was the main figure with 22 points, nine rebounds and four assists. Chris Duarte added 18 points, Joel Soriano 12 points and eight rebounds, Richard Bautista 11 and \u00c1ngel N\u00fa\u00f1ez 10.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The development of the match<\/h3>\n\n\nDominicana dominated the first half 54-47, after a three-pointer by Andr\u00e9s Feliz on the buzzer. The locals also took the first two quarters 28-24 and 26-23, reaching a 13-point lead (37-24) in the second quarter.\n\nHowever, Mexico reacted in the third period with a resounding 20-9 that turned the scoreboard in its favor 67-63, forcing the Dominicans to row against the current in the final stretch.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Starting lineups<\/h3>\n\n\n<strong>Dominican Republic:<\/strong> Jean Montero, Andr\u00e9s Feliz, Chris Duarte, Joel Soriano, and \u00c1ngel N\u00fa\u00f1ez.<br><strong>Mexico:<\/strong> Fabi\u00e1n Jaimes, Paul Stoll, Pako Cruz, Gabriel Gir\u00f3n, and Joseph \u00c1vila.\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Road to the World Cup<\/h3>\n\n\nThe Dominican Republic aims to qualify for its fifth World Cup and fourth in a row, following its participations in 1978, 2014, 2019, and 2023.\n\nThe national team&#8217;s next commitment in this process will be on Friday, July 3, 2026, when they face the United States at the Virgilio Travieso Soto Sports Palace, in the third qualifying window.\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>SANTO DOMINGO, \u2013 The Dominican Republic&#8217;s national basketball team fell this Sunday 89-88 to Mexico, in a dramatic match held at the Ricardo Gioriber Arias Volleyball Palace, corresponding to the second match of the First Qualifying Window for the 2027 World Cup. 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