LIMA, Peru, August 24, 2024. – Mexico and Puerto Rico finished in the eighth and ninth positions, respectively, at the inaugural edition of the Girls’ FIVB U17 Women’s World Championship, which concluded on Saturday in Lima, Peru.
Mexico secured the eighth place after falling to Turkey 1-3 (17-25, 19-25, 25-22, 15-25), while Puerto Rico defeated Argentina 3-0 (26-24, 25-14, 25-21) to claim the ninth position.
Opposite Rubí Zúñiga was the top scorer for Mexico, and opposite Decelise Champion of Puerto Rico led the scoring in the match against Argentina.
Canada won an exciting five-set match 3-2 (25-19, 27-25, 25-27, 20-25, 15-13) against Egypt to finish in 13th place. Middle blocker Dara Obeid and outside hitter Ana Stojanovic each scored 21 points in the victory.
The Dominican Republic finished in 15th place after a 3-0 (25-17, 25-18, 25-20) victory over Ecuador. The top scorer of the match was Dominican Yamil Moya, who scored 15 points.
China won the gold medal match to Japan 3-0 (25-19, 25-22, 25-18) and Italy beat Chinese Taipei 3-1 (19-25, 25-17, 25-20, 25-22) in the bronze medal match.
FIVB Volleyball Girls’ U17 World Championship: match schedule
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