The U16s lost the unbeaten 92-45 at the end of Group B. The activity will continue on Saturday with the quarter-finals. The 4 semi-finalists qualify for the U17 World Cup.
An intense battle unfolded around the closure of Group B. Both delegations arrived with positive results and with the ambition to lead the area. Despite the national effort and dedication, Canada managed to win easily and easily by 45-92. Although the loss left a bitter taste, it did not affect Argentina’s qualification for the FIBA Americas U16 Quarter-Finals. With this result, the Albiceleste team retains second position and keeps its aspirations of reaching one of the four tickets for the 2024 World Cup intact.
It was 10 minutes loaded with high intensity and balance. At times, Canada imposed suffocating pressure to make it difficult for Argentina to leave their own half and take advantage of these opportunities. After that initial suffocation, the girls got around the defense more easily to find their reward in the opposite ring. In general, these plays were born out of good ball circulation and it ended in four trebles, including two from Sol Depetris. Although the Canadians managed to recover from the partial result (19-21) with an unexpected shot, it did not overshadow the Albiceleste’s performance in the fourth. In fact, this pass became one of the best of the entire tournament.
In the second segment, he had a harder time converting and staying in the game. Canada’s lack of fluidity and efficiency resulted in a significant disadvantage of up to 15 points (27-42), the maximum of the first half. The Americans found easy points due to the inattentions of the albiceleste, the parked game and their ingenuity to score in all facets. He forced them to play at his pace, his system and from there he controlled the process.
From the third segment, the party leans completely in favor of Fabienne Blizzard and her team. Their intense defense and precise attack steadily extended the lead. Argentina fought valiantly but were overwhelmed by the efficiency and power of their opponent. This time around, the squad rotation didn’t bring as many responses as on previous dates, although it did fulfill its purpose of providing the starting players with the necessary rest.
Sol Depetris led the stats with 9 points, followed by Juana Barrionuevo and Fiamma Solis with 7. In addition to receiving 54 points in the paint, the 35 turnovers generated 36 points. The activity will continue next Saturday with the quarter-final matches and with the national team facing the third in group A, a rival that will come out of the match between Colombia and Puerto Rico.
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