Peru takes second place after loss to Argentina, rpp.pe reported
The Peruvian under-19 women’s volleyball team secured second place at the 2026 South American U19 Volleyball Championship after losing 3-0 to Argentina in the final, rpp.pe reported. The decisive match took place on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at the Gimnasio Pedro Elías Belisario Aponte in Maracaibo.
Final Match Dominance at the Gimnasio Pedro Elías Belisario Aponte
Argentina claimed the regional title with set scores of 25-12, 25-12, and 25-15. The opening set established a clear statistical advantage for the Argentine squad, who recorded 13 attack points, four blocks, and two service aces. In comparison, Peru managed six attack points, three blocks, and zero aces during the initial frame.
The second set mirrored the first as Argentina maintained offensive and defensive control. Peru failed to score from blocks or serves during this period, while their opponents added six points across those two categories alone to close the manga at 25-12.
Peru mounted an offensive adjustment in the third set, but persistent errors in serving and blocking hindered their scoring capacity. Argentina doubled Peru’s attack output in the final frame, sealing the 25-15 victory and the tournament championship.
Argentina Beats Peru in Maracaibo Championship
| Team | 1st Set | 2nd Set | 3rd Set | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peru | 12 | 12 | 15 | 0 |
| Argentina | 25 | 25 | 25 | 3 |
The championship encounter unfolded at the 2,000-capacity Gimnasio Pedro Elías Belisario Aponte in Maracaibo, Venezuela. The tournament gathered youth national teams from across the continent to compete for regional supremacy under the auspices of the Confederación Sudamericana de Vóley.
Digital Platforms Broadcast Final Across South America
The match began at 6:00 p.m. local time in Peru on Sunday, October 11, 2026. Coverage of the final was made available internationally through digital platforms, including the official website of the Confederación Sudamericana de Vóley at voleysur.org, the CSV YouTube channel, and the Zone TV YouTube channel, alongside live written updates provided by RPP.pe.
Regional start times for the broadcast varied across South America:
- Peru, Ecuador, Colombia: 6:00 p.m.
- Bolivia, Venezuela: 7:00 p.m.
- Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Chile, Paraguay: 8:00 p.m.