Despite the defeat 73-49 in front of Canada in the quarterfinals, the team is still alive: it will face the Dominican Republic for fifth place and keeps intact the option of classifying the Premundial.
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The Colombian women's team fell 73-49 in front of Canada in the quarterfinals of the Americanup 2025.
The Colombian road in the tournament has been irregular: it started with losses against Puerto Rico (68-65) and the United States (80-43), but managed to recover with victories over Mexico and Chile (59-33) that allowed him to advance to the quarterfinals.
The game was not going to be easy, since the Colombians faced the current champion of the contest. Although it was a difficult first quarter (6-13), they managed to stop the offensive power of the Americans. However, in the second period the Canadians made a difference of 14 points (24-10). At rest, the distance already seemed definitive.
In the third quarter, Colombia had problems scoring again (12 points against 21 of Canada), and although it closed with its best partial (21 points in the last quarter), the reaction was late and failed to overcome.
The team led by Luis Cuenca fought, but suffered with low effectiveness: only 31 % in field shots (18/58). From the perimeter, the Colombians brought 5 triples in 18 attempts (27.7 %), while in free throws they added 8 of 14 (57 %). The difference in rebounds also weighed: Canada won 38 against 32 of Colombia.
Among the most outstanding players were Esperanza Delgadowhich closed with 14 points (5/11 in field shots and 4/8 in triples). Carolina López contributed 8 points and 4 assists, while Manuela Ríos He added 7 points with good effectiveness (66% in field shots). They also contributed Yuliany Paz with 5 points and 6 rebounds and Jenifer Muñoz With 4 points.
Despite the defeat, Colombia keeps its options to continue in the race for the World Cup. On Saturday he will face the Dominican Republic in the first match for the positions of the fifth to eighth. Finish between the second and sixth place of the Americanup ensures a quota in the premundial, the next objective of this generation that wants to continue making history.
The Colombian road in the tournament has been irregular: it started with losses against Puerto Rico (68-65) and the United States (80-43), but managed to recover with victories over Mexico and Chile (59-33) that allowed him to advance to the quarterfinals. Now, the key will be to maintain the intensity from the start and improve the aim to continue dreaming.
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