Italy Reaches U17 Women's World Championship Quarter-finals with Dominant Victory over Peru
The Italian U17 Women's National Volleyball Team showcased a commanding performance to advance to the quarter-finals of the World Championship, overwhelming Peru in a decisive 3-0 victory. The match saw Italy consistently dominate, with strong offensive plays and crucial serving moments that kept Peru on the defensive throughout.
In the first set, Italy quickly established an 8-4 lead with an ace from Sveva Terzi. The momentum continued as Hillary Uwadie's powerful attacks extended the lead to 15-8 and then 16-9. The Azzurrine further solidified their advantage, reaching 20-9 before Beatrice Scalzotto closed out the set with another ace, sealing a 25-13 win.
The second set followed a similar pattern, with Italy maintaining control from the outset, leading 8-6 and extending it to 16-9. Uwadie once again played a significant role, contributing to the set's conclusion with a 25-11 victory.
The third set saw Italy continue its relentless pressure. Terzi's precise diagonal shot put them ahead 8-4, and later, Sofia Martinengo, who entered the game specifically for her serving, delivered an ace to make it 16-9. Beatrice Zannese sealed the match with a decisive attack, ending the set 25-13 and securing Italy's place in the next round.
Match Details
ITALY - PERU 3-0 (25-13, 25-11, 25-13)
ITALY: Crotta 3, Borello 3, Di Napoli 4, Uwadie 15, Terzi 14, Scalzotto 11, Bianchin (L), Zannese 6, Martinengo 1, Tarca 3, Jakic. Coach: Cresta.
PERU: Manrique, Pinto Telles 8, Lazo Pacheco 2, Galdos De Almedia 5, Cueva Coaguila 3, Koechlin 1, Adrianzen (L), Mendoza, Olvarria 1, Quispe 1, Herrada 1, Moran 1, Garcia. Coach: Marcello Bercandino.
Set Durations: 22', 22', 20' Total: 64'
Statistical Highlights:
- Italy: 13 aces, 8 service errors, 6 attack errors, 12 reception errors.
- Peru: 0 aces, 6 service errors, 2 attack errors, 28 reception errors.
U17 Women's World Championship Round of 16 Matchups
- USA - Argentina
- Italy - Peru (3-0)
- Croatia - Czech Republic
- China - Dominican Republic
- Turkey - Japan
- Venezuela - Chinese Taipei
- Poland - Thailand
- South Korea - Philippines
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