The U 20 Gatorade Final Four Women’s Cup Lima - Day 1

The U 20 Gatorade Final Four Women’s Cup Lima started off at Eduardo Dibos Coliseum in Peru on Thursday.  

On the opening day of the tournament, hosts Peru and Dominican Republic settled for victories.


Peru had a tough fight with Argentina and posted 3-2(26-24, 19-25, 25-19, 15-25, 15-10). On the other hand, Dominican Republic launched authority over Cuba in straight sets 25-16, 25-20, 25-19.

Peru’s Angela Leyva led the home side with 13 points followed by Maguilaura Frias and Luciana del Valle with 12 points apiece. Argentina’s Sol Piccolo had a match-high 19 points while Irene Verasio added 14.

Natalia Martinez was the top scorer for the Dominican side with 16 points while Carmela Massip stood out for the Cubans with 10 points. The Dominicans held advantages in attacks (32-30), services (5-4) and blocks (9-5).

Brazilian coach takes charge of the Peruvian Volleyball Federation – Volleyball News

After serving as a volleyball coach in various countries such as Greece, Brazil, Portugal, and Spain, Jose Francisco Dos Santos of Brazil has decided to join the Peruvian Volleyball Federation (PVF).

Peru has all eyes set on the next edition of Olympic Games, which is scheduled to take place in Rio de Janeiro in 2016. Peruvian team will return to the Olympics after an absence of almost 16 years.  That’s why PVF has hired a new guide in the form of Dos Santos.

Dos Santos recently arrived in Lima, Peru and shared his thoughts in the following manner: "I am very happy to be back in Peru. Four years ago when I first came, the working conditions did not allow a scheduled strategy. Now, the reality is very different and we can build a project to develop Peruvian volleyball.

"We need to involve everyone in this new project, people with determination and conviction that development is possible. Our ambition must be large to achieve great things."

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