BRA - Future bright as Brazil cadets win title
CUENCA (South American Championship for Cadets Women) - Brazil have claimed the South American Championship for Cadets Women title in Ecuador. The squad coached by Luiz Claudio Tarallo won a difficult duel on the last match-day as they edged hosts Ecuador 69-66 to retain the crown without losing a match. "We came from less to more, evolving game-by-game and all the players of the squad played on court," explained Tarallo
CUENCA (South American Championship for Cadets Women) - Brazil have claimed the South American Championship for Cadets Women title in Ecuador.
The squad coached by Luiz Claudio Tarallo won a difficult duel on the last match-day as they edged hosts Ecuador 69-66 to retain the crown without losing a match.
"We came from less to more, evolving game-by-game and all the players of the squad played on court," explained Tarallo.
This is the 10th title for Brazil in 13 editions.
They previously triumphed in 1990, 1992, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001 and 2005.
The other games during the week saw Brazil thrash Uruguay 101-41 with Patricia netting 20 points, Paraguay 83-45 thanks to 22 points from Bruna and Chile 96-45 with Debora top-scoring with 20 for the winners.
Venezuela took the silver medal after losing just the game against Brazil, while the host nation took bronze.
PA Sport