Peru achieved an epic comeback victory against Dominican Republic on July 31, 2026, winning 3-2 at Coliseo Eduardo Dibós during the opening day of the Under-17 Women’s Volleyball Federation Cup in Lima, overcoming a two-set deficit to triumph 15-10 in the decisive fifth set.
Volleyball fans packed the Coliseo Eduardo Dibós on a Friday evening to witness a match that seemed all but lost after the opening frames. Facing an opponent with clear physical advantages in height, the host team struggled to find answers as the Caribbean squad commanded the court with authority through aggressive attacks and disciplined blocking.
Coliseo Eduardo Dibós Witnesses a Five-Set Thriller on Opening Night
The tournament opener on July 31, 2026, brought together four international squads preparing for the upcoming world championship. For the home side, the contest began with deep defensive struggles and numerous unforced errors that handed the visitors a comfortable two-set lead at 23-25 and 15-25 according to match reports.
Cornered and facing early elimination from the match rhythm, the local team needed a complete tactical shift.
Set-by-Set Breakdown of Peru and Dominican Republic
The momentum shifted dramatically in the third frame as both teams traded intense rallies well past the standard 25-point threshold. Peru managed to save multiple match points under immense pressure, eventually securing a 28-26 victory in the third set to stay alive.
| Team | Set 1 | Set 2 | Set 3 | Set 4 | Set 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peru | 23 | 15 | 28 | 25 | 15 |
| Dominican Republic | 25 | 25 | 26 | 20 | 10 |
Buoyed by the home crowd inside the 6,000-capacity venue, the team carried that fighting spirit into the fourth period. Tightly contested rallies gave way to sharper blocking at the net, allowing the hosts to take the fourth set 25-22 and force the tie-breaking fifth set following a decisive error forced by Nahir Cueva.
Marcela Manrique and the Roster Driving the Federation Cup Campaign
Setter Ana Marcela Manrique orchestrated the offense with steady precision throughout the evening, ultimately delivering the final touch in the fifth set. After early jitters in the deciding frame, key plays from Valentina Valera and solid defensive rotations allowed the squad to pull away to a 15-10 final score amid a roar of celebration from the local fans.
- Armadoras: Marcela Manrique, Mireya Maldonado, Camila Monge, Alexa Vega-Centeno
- Puntas receptoras: Fernanda Pinto, Valentina Valera, Sofía Olavarría, Nahir Cueva, Ariana Vásquez, Livia Michelle Fano, Brenda Quiroz, Antuanett Guerrero
- Opuestas: Tamara Galdós, Cielo Quispe, Camila Pineda, Tatiana Galdós
- Centrales: Dara Herrada, Avril Moran, Kiara Lazo, Zoe Koechlin, Daphne Herrada, Shaddia Campos, Briyith Sandoval, Paola Patiño
- Líberos: Kaori Mendoza, Vannia Adrianzen, Jacqueline Roman
Road to the World Championship in Chile
This four-nation preparatory tournament brings together squads from different continental confederations, including Spain representing Europe, South Korea from Asia, and Dominican Republic representing NORCECA, alongside the host nation as they finalize preparations for the world stage.
The tournament schedule continues with matches slated through August 2 at the same Lima venue before the teams travel south. The main international competition, the Under-17 Women’s Volleyball World Championship, is scheduled to take place in Chile from August 6 to August 16, 2026 across multiple gymnasiums in Los Andes, San Felipe, and Santiago.
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