Brazil Remains Undefeated at the Junior Pan American Games

ASUNCIÓN, Paraguay, August 11, 2025.– Brazil defeated Chile 3-0 (25-13, 25-14, 25-12) to remain unbeaten in the women’s volleyball tournament of the II Junior Pan American Games Asunción 2025, taking place at the Arena COP.

With a 2-0 record, Brazil leads Pool B and will face the Dominican Republic (1-1) in the final match of the preliminary round, with the pool winner advancing directly to the semifinals. Chile, standing at 0-2, will close the group stage against Mexico (1-1).

The match began with Chile applying pressure through the powerful and well-placed serves of their captain, Florencia Giglio, which disturbed Brazil’s reception. However, Juju’s blocking efficiency gave Brazil a strong first set.

In the second set, Chile showed greater offensive aggressiveness with Giglio, Esperanza Basualto, and Florencia Aguilera, managing to tie the score at 10 points. Brazil, with a different lineup, found an answer in Ana Luiza Rüdiger, who scored consecutive points to stop Chile’s momentum.

Brazil’s quick and effective play closed out the match in straight sets. The winners led in attacking 49-25 and blocking 6-0, while Chile had the edge in serving points (3-2). Brazil committed 11 unforced errors compared to Chile’s 18.

Juju was Brazil’s top scorer with 12 points, including a match-high 6 blocks. Ana Luiza Rüdiger contributed 11 points, all from attacks, and Stephany Gomes added 10. Florencia Giglio stood out for Chile with 16 points (14 kills, 2 aces), leading all scorers.

“We are very happy with the victory. We came into the game with that goal in mind. From the start we played strong, without lowering the intensity and without letting the ball drop. We are also happy with the team’s adaptability; everyone who came in played very well,” said Brazil’s captain.