UCLA sophomore outside hitter Gonzalo Quiroga led Argentina past the United States Sunday in the final match of Pool A competition at the FIVB Boys' Youth World Championship in Buenos Aires.
Argentina won 25-20, 25-19, 28-26. The loss dropped the USA (1-2) into the consolation bracket. Argentina (2-1) advanced to the medal round along with Bulgaria (2-1), also from Pool A.
Quiroga led all players in the sweep with 27 kills, including 23 kills in the final two sets. It was the most kills by an opponent against the USA in the team's three pool-play matches at the World Championship.
Argentina won 25-20, 25-19, 28-26. The loss dropped the USA (1-2) into the consolation bracket. Argentina (2-1) advanced to the medal round along with Bulgaria (2-1), also from Pool A.
Quiroga led all players in the sweep with 27 kills, including 23 kills in the final two sets. It was the most kills by an opponent against the USA in the team's three pool-play matches at the World Championship.
