SOFIA, Bulgaria, August 29, 2024.- Mexico defeated Chile, Cuba overcame Tunisia, and Puerto Rico fell to Libya in the playoffs for the positions 9 to 16 of the Boys’ U17 World Championship in Bulgaria.
Mexico beat Chile 3-0 (25-22, 25-22, 25-20), with advantages in attacks (42-34) and blocks (6-3). Chile led in serves (4-2).
Ricardo González and Oskar De Jesús González were Mexico’s top scorers with 16 and 11 points, respectively.
Cuba defeated Tunisia 3-1 (23-25, 25-22, 25-14, 25-21). The 15 to 5 advantages in blocks were crucial for Cuba’s victory. They also led in kills (57-48).
With 25 points, Cuba’s team captain Yosdani Medina led all scorers, followed by Andy Marrero with 21 points.
Libya defeated Puerto Rico in dramatic five-sets 3-2 (25-22, 21-25, 14-25, 25-20, 15-13). Puerto Rico led in blocks (7-4) and aces (6-4). Libya outperformed in attacks (63-58).
Adrián Carrillo and Maximiliano Aponte were Puerto Rico’s top scorers with 10 points each.
On Friday, in the matches for positions 9 to 12, Cuba will face Libya (11:00 am local time), and Mexico will play against Bulgaria (2:00 pm local time). Puerto Rico will meet Tunisia (2:00 pm local time) for positions 13 to 16.
FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship: match schedule
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