16th Asian Junior Women’s Volleyball Championship
After taking the first set 25-5, the Kiwis continued their aggression in the following two sets. The 188cm Amelia Hunter used her height advantage to overcome the small blockers with her fierce spikes and lead New Zealand through a 25-8 second-set win.
The third set became a totally one-sided affair. As the inexperienced Kuwait showed their below-par reception and erratic play, New Zealand grew dominant in their attacking and great serves. They allowed their small-built rivals only two points, winning the set 25-2 and ending the lop-sided battle.
Beniece Dough top-scored for New Zealand with 14 points. Amelia Hunter recorded 10 points from ace spikes. Lauren Meyer, Dayna McGregor and Beniece Dough gave the team seven, six and five points from their well-placed serves.
Shatha Al-huneidi won three points for Kuwait.
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