ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay, August 15, 2025. – Brazil successfully defended its title and was crowned undefeated two-time champions of the women’s volleyball tournament at the II Junior Pan American Games Asunción 2025, defeating Mexico 3-0 (25-23, 25-19, 25-14) in the final held at the Paraguayan Olympic Committee (COP) Arena.
The Brazilian team finished the tournament with a perfect 5-0 record, claiming its second title in as many appearances. Mexico, who earned the silver medal, celebrated its first-ever medal at the Junior Pan American Games, closing with a 4-2 record.
The opening set was highly contested, with several ties until 13-13. Brazil pulled ahead 15-13 with kills from Maria Clara De Moura and Jaqueline Schmitz, adding a key block from Ana Rüdiger against Michelle Lizárraga for a 20-17 lead. Mexico tied it at 22-22, but a tip from Jaqueline and a Mexican error, followed by a spike from Maria Clara, sealed the set for Brazil.
In the second set, Mexico started strong (8-5) with Aimé Topete’s offense and a block from Arleth Márquez. However, Brazil tied it at 10-10 and pulled away with precision from Rüdiger and the contribution of Lívia Dos Santos. Heloise Soares and Julliana De Andrade (Juju) extended the lead to 22-16. Despite Mexico’s late push, consecutive blocks from Jaqueline and Lívia closed the 2-0 lead.
Brazil opened the third set with a commanding 5-1 lead, driven by blocks from Maria Clara and Lívia. Mexico cut the deficit to 10-8 with a kill from Andrea Félix and a Brazilian error, but Brazil regained control, stretching the gap to 16-9 with Gabriela Carneiro joining the scoring effort. Rüdiger and Maria Clara maintained their efficiency, and a block from Juju against Topete secured the gold medal.
The champions dominated in blocking (15-3), as well as leading in attacks (34-29) and service aces (4-1). Mexico committed one fewer error than Brazil (22-23).
Ana Rüdiger led all scorers with 13 points (8 kills, 4 blocks, 1 ace), followed by Maria Clara De Moura with 12 (9 kills, 3 blocks) and Jaqueline Schmitz with 10 (8 kills, 1 block, 1 ace). Andrea Félix topped Mexico’s scoring with 10 points, all from attacks.
“We were very disciplined. We’re very happy because it was a great match for us. Paraguay is beautiful, and we thank all the fans for their support,” said Rüdiger, the match’s top scorer.
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