The Brazilians began dominating the action from the first set, thanks to an effective service which ruined Venezuelan possibilities. Ivna Marra, Brazilian captain, commanded her team well and helped them win the first set 25-21 in 28 minutes. In the second set, the Brazilian block seemed too strong for the Venezuelan attack, and Brazil had no problems to reach 25-15 in 23 minutes. Beatriz Correa and Isadora Rodriguez led the Brazilian offensive in the last set. When Marianguel Perez, from Venezuela, sent the ball out, Brazil finished 25-18 and their players celebrated on court for 20 minutes. Playing for third place, Peru overcame Argentina in a thrilling five-set match. Fighting back from a 2-0 disadvantage, Peru won 3-2 (23-25, 20-25, 25-23, 25-21, 15-7) after 2 hours, 8 minutes. Final standings 1. Brazil 2. Venezuela 3. Peru 4. Argentina 5. Colombia 6. Bolivia 7. Chile 8. Uruguay Best players Setter: Roberta Ratzke, Brazil Server: Katherine Meneses, Peru Reception: Ivna Marra, Brazil Blocker: Roslandy Acosta, Venezuela Spiker: Isadora Rodriguez, Brazil Defender: Maria Roldan, Argentina Libero: Maria Valero, Venezuela Best Player: Ivna Marra, Brazil |
