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Argentina’s Las Panteras Rest Ahead of Pan American Cup as U19 Panteritas Secure Playoffs Spot

After edging the Dominican Republic 3-2, the Panteritas will compete for positions 17 to 24 to chase a top-16 berth.

La felicidad de Las Panteras en Brasil, con la conquista de la Copa América de vóley.
Las Panteras venían de superar a Perú, Chile, Venezuela y el triunfo ante Brasil las dejó en la primera posición de la Copa, con 12 puntos. FOTO: Diario Conclusión.
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Overview

  • Las Panteras completed an unbeaten run at the inaugural Copa América Femenina in Betim, dropping only one set before defeating Brazil 3-1 in the final.
  • Bianca Cugno’s 29-point performance in the title match earned her MVP honors and underscored Argentina’s attacking strength.
  • Under coach Facundo Morando, the senior squad rose to 16th in the FIVB world rankings after a week of dominant round-robin play.
  • The senior team will regroup this week before defending its Pan American Cup crown later in July and then open the FIVB World Championship in Thailand against Slovenia on August 26.
  • In Serbia and Croatia, the U19 Panteritas will enter classification playoffs for places 17 to 24 after Sofía Baldo’s 24 points sealed their 3-2 win over the Dominican Republic.