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SAQWC W: Argentinians and Colombians confident at start

by WoV
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On the first day of the South American Qualifiers for the 2015 World Cup in Japan, home team of Argentina debuted with victory over Uruguay in straight sets, with partial 25-18, 25-12, 25-14. Colombia also won the opening game against Chile by 3-0 (25-16, 25-20 and 25-21).

Argentina

Argentina

In the city of Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina went through a smooth start against Uruguay even without good performance in the attack. „The Panthers“ managed to impose its dominance in blocking (12-4) and serving (8-0).

The Argentine captain Yamila Nizetich was the top scorer of the match with 16 points.

Before this game, Colombia also finished its clash in three sets despite good beginnings of the second and third set for Chile. Given the equality in the attack, Colombia made difference in blocking 13-5 and gained 24 points by opponent’s mistakes, delivering only 16.

In Colombia, Diana Arrechea and Ivonne Montaño showed good had performances with 8 points each.

The best two teams from the South American Qualifiers will participate at the World Cup which will be the first step towards winning a spot for the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil).

CSV QUALIFICATION ROUND / ROUND ROBIN /

Game Date/Time Teams Set Result per set Stats Videos
1st game 03. 06. 2015 17:00 Colombia ( W ) vs Chile ( W ) 3:0 25:16; 25:20; 25:21    
2nd game 03. 06. 2015 21:00 Uruguay ( W ) vs Argentina ( W ) 0:3 18:25; 12:25; 14:25  

 

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