The Bulgarian women's national team U19 will face Mexico in the Round of 16 at the World Championship in Croatia and Serbia.
Our girls won 3:0 against Peru (25:17, 25:18, 25:23), with the match proceeding in almost complete domination by the Bulgarian team. There were also moments of relaxation, especially at the end of the third set, when the Peruvians closed to within two points (23:21, 24:22), and after a poor reception, the difference even became just one point. However, the subsequent service out ended the contest.
Thus, Atanas Petrov's protégées finished second in the group, which sends them against the third-placed team from Group A - Mexico, who defeated Egypt 3:0. The Round of 16 match will be played tomorrow, with the starting time not yet specified.
If they overcome the Mexican team, the European champions will face the winner of the Brazil – Belgium match in a quarter-final clash for a spot in the top four.
📊1. Team Statistics: Bulgaria vs Peru
| Category | Bulgaria | Peru |
|---|---|---|
| Attack | 50 | 30 |
| Block | 6 | 7 |
| Service (aces) | 9 | 4 |
| Points from opponent's errors | 10 | 17 |
| Total points | 75 | 58 |
🛡️2. Defense and Organization
| Category | Bulgaria | Peru |
|---|---|---|
| Digs | 72 | 70 |
| Reception | 55 | 64 |
| Sets | 111 | 101 |
⭐3. Top scorers:
For Bulgaria, again the "usual suspects": Darina Naneva and Kalina Veneva.
| Player | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Naneva (№30) | Bulgaria | 16 |
| Veneva (№18) | Bulgaria | 13 |
| Villanueva (№12) | Peru | 9 |
| Monge (№2) | Peru | 6 |
