The Panthers thrashed Venezuela and booked a 2027 World Cup spot | OneFootball

Las Panteras secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Venezuela, with set scores of 25-23, 25-20, and 25-21, in their third match in Rio de Janeiro. The Argentine team remained unbeaten and also secured its qualification for the 2027 World Championship and the 2027 Pan American Games.

The start of the match was difficult for Argentina, which quickly fell behind 10-2 due to some struggles in reception and attack. However, the team coached by Daniel Morando responded remarkably, found alternatives, and managed to level the score at 15.

From that point on, Las Panteras improved defensively, with Pelozo as one of the standout players, while Cugno and Bulaich provided solutions in attack. Argentina managed to turn the match around and ended up taking the first set 25-23.

In the second set, the national team showed a more solid version and quickly took the initiative. Las Panteras went up 12-7 thanks to the strong offensive work of Bulaich and Bertolino. Venezuela tried to respond and closed the gap to 18-17, but Argentina tightened up in attack and blocking to close the set 25-20.

The third set was close again. Argentina started better and built an 11-6 lead, but Venezuela reacted and managed to tie it at 13 before moving ahead 16-15. At the most difficult moment, Las Panteras regained their best level, were effective in blocking and counterattacking, and also found key points on Mayer’s serve.

The Argentine team took control again and pulled away to 22-17. Finally, Cugno came through to seal the 25-21, wrap up the 3-0 win, and spark the Argentine celebration.

With this result, Las Panteras head into the decisive match against Brazil unbeaten, which will be played this Sunday starting at 12, and they will do so with two major goals already achieved: qualification for the 2027 World Championship and the 2027 Pan American Games.

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