Callao, Peru, August 15, 2015 – Tomorrow Argentina will play for ninth place of the FIVB Volleyball Girls’ U18 World Championship at Miguel Grau Coliseum.
Azul Benitez, captain of Argentina: We are very happy because we won this hard match against Belgium. Our goal to leave Argentina in the top ten of the world was fulfilled, is an immense joy and I am very proud of my team.
Charlotte Coppin, captain of Belgium: Argentina is a strong team. We played with all of we have, but it was not enough. Our mistakes were the problem in the match.
Mauro Silvestre, coach of Argentina: I am proud of my players. Our first goal of being between the top ten in the world already has been fulfilled. We work hard to get this position. To locate Argentina in the top ten of the world is an immense joy.
Fien Callens: Coach of Belgium: Argentina dealt good with the pressure of the game, we played this match very nervous. Our team had many opportunities for making points but we didn’t take them and our block wasn’t strong . We need to find a solution that can help us fix the mistakes we made today.