LIMA, Peru, August 8, 2024. – Mexico earned its first victory in Pool C of the Girls’ U17 World Championship in Peru, defeating Argentina in straight sets (25-22, 25-22, 25-19).
The Mexicans dominated in attacks 40-33 and in serves 8-3. Argentina was superior in blocking with a 15-8 advantage.
Karen Alejandra González was Mexico’s top scorer with 18 points. Captain Aitana Rettke contributed with 11 points, including one block and two service aces.
With this victory, Mexico now has one win and one loss, the same as Argentina, but surpasses them with 4 points compared to 3. Italy leads the pool with 2 wins, while Egypt, which lost to Italy today, is last with 2 defeats.
In Pool A, Dominican Republic lost 3-0 (19-25, 16-25, 8-25) to Brazil. The Dominican team was completely outplayed by the Brazilians in attacks 40-25, blocks 7-4, and service aces 11-3. Yamil Marie Moya was the top scorer for the Dominican Republic with 13 points.
In the other Pool A match, the host team, Peru, defeated Canada 3-0 (25-23, 25-14, 25-14).
After two days, the pool standings are as follows: Brazil is in first place with 2 wins, followed by the Dominican Republic and Peru, both with one win and one loss, and Canada with 2 losses.
NORCECA’s day concluded with Puerto Rico’s match against Japan, resulting in a 3-0 victory for the Asian team (25-10, 25-23, 25-23). The Puerto Ricans outperformed Japan in blocks 7-4, while Japan was superior in attacks 49-25 and serves 7-6. Decelise Annalee Champion was Puerto Rico’s top scorer with 17 points, including 3 blocks and one ace.
With the loss, Puerto Rico is in second place in Pool D with one win and one loss. Japan now has 2 wins, Chinese Taipei is tied with Puerto Rico, and Croatia is at the bottom of the pool with two losses.
FIVB Volleyball Girls’ U17 World Championship: match schedule
On Monday 19, in Pool C, Mexico will face Egypt at 9:30 AM, in Pool A Canada will play Brazil at 3:30 PM, and Dominican Republic will face Peru at 6:30 PM. In Pool D, Puerto Rico will play against Chinese Taipei at 4:00 PM. All times are Lima, Peru local time.
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