LIMA, Peru, August 22, 2024.- Mexico couldn’t overcome China, losing the quarterfinal match of the Girls’ U17 World Championship 0-3 (10-25, 16-25, 6-25) in Lima, Peru.
China outperformed Mexico in every skill of the game, leading in attacks (37-23), blocks (9-1), and serves (13-0). Yliana Rubi Zuñiga was the top scorer for Mexico with 9 points.
On Friday, August 23, Mexico will face Brazil at 9:30 a.m. (local time) in a bid for 5th place in the tournament.
FIVB Volleyball Girls’ U17 World Championship: match schedule
In other NORCECA matches, Puerto Rico defeated Canada 3-1 (25-21, 16-25, 25-21, 25-19), and the Dominican Republic lost to Croatia 0-3 (15-25, 20-25, 19-25).
Also on Friday, Puerto Rico will play against Croatia at 4:00 p.m., aiming for 9th place. Canada will face the Dominican Republic at 10:00 a.m., competing for 13th place.
If Mexico wins, they will compete for either 5th or 6th place. Puerto Rico also needs a victory to play for 9th or 10th place, while the winner between Canada and the Dominican Republic will play for 13th place, and the loser for 15th place in the tournament.
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