August 7, 2025.- United States and Dominican Republic begin with victories at the Women’s U21 World Championship in Indonesia.
USA 3 – Korea 1
The United States made a winning start with a 3-1 (25-17, 25-19, 19-25, 25-20) victory over Korea. Henley Anderson led the American effort with 22 points, combining 16 attacks with three blocks and three aces. Elena Hoeck added 14 points, including five aces. Audrey Flanagan and Ayanna Watson contributed 13 and 11 points, respectively. USA dominated the opening two sets with a strong serving and blocking game. Korea turned things around in the third by improving their floor defense and counterattack. But the Americans recovered in the fourth, establishing an early lead and maintaining pressure to secure the win. Lee Jua and Kim Sebeen led Korea with 15 and 12 points.
Dominican Republic 3 – Mexico 1
The Dominican Republic outlasted Mexico 3-1 (27-25, 15-25, 25-19, 25-15) in Pool B. Virelys Shantal Rivera Soto tallied 23 points, helping her team recover from a second-set setback. Aylin Andrea Ravell Iglesias led Mexico with 20 points. The Dominicans gained control in the third and closed the match with a dominant fourth set.
Argentina 3 – Canada 0
Argentina opened Pool A with a 3-0 (25-19, 26-24, 25-15) win over Canada. Argentina took control early and held off a strong Canadian push in the second set. In the third, their offense surged again to close the match. Sophia Hansen led Canada with 11.
Serbia 3 – Puerto Rico 0
Serbia delivered a blocking clinic in its 3-0 (25-18, 25-17, 25-19) win over Puerto Rico, finishing with 16 total blocks. Karla Michelle Sanchez led Puerto Rico with nine.
Schedule August 8 (Local Time)
Puerto Rico vs Argentina (9:00 AM)
United States vs Dominican Republic (2:00 PM)
Mexico vs Croatia (5:00 PM)
Canada vs Indonesia (8:00 PM)
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