Poland secured its place in the next round with a 2-0 victory over Uruguay.
The first set was decided in the last three minutes where the Latin Americans did not take advantage of the opportunities they had, unlike the Poles who held firm.
The second set was tight as well. Poland created a small difference that they maintained relatively comfortably to win the game.
ZosiaBartkowiak(Poland – Player)
"We did it! The game was played according to our plan. It wasn’t easybut I think we were better today."
Mercedes Ogando Παίκτρια Ουρουγουάης
"It was tough playing against Poland. Nevertheless, we are happy and proud with our game. We turn our focus to the next matches."
The sets: 19:16, 11:8)
Poland: Kuzminska 1, Celka 12, Gierszewska 12, Herian, Hoiody 3, Rogalska 4, Lewalska, Plotniak,Pentek, Bartkowiak.
Uruguay: Sagardoy, Taramasco, Clavijo 8, Calvento 2, Herbin 4, Varela 2, Mora 6, Vannet, Ferreira 2, Carpentieri
Referees: Sydiney - Asis (Brazil) S: 1-2