Lionesses concluded their Montevideo campaign with a 6th place finish , registering one win and four losses across their fixtures.
Lionesses opened their campaign against China, where the team struggled to find rhythm early on, going down 19-5 in their first outing despite showing flashes of attacking intent.
Lionesses responded positively in their second match against Argentina, delivering their only victory of the tournament. In a tightly fought contest, the Lionesses held their nerve to secure a narrow 12-10.
Their third match against Spain, Lionesses matched Spain throughout the encounter, only to concede in the final moments and fall 19-14 in a heartbreaking last-minute defeat.
The challenge intensified in their game against South Africa, where the Lionesses were unable to gain a foothold against South Africa, suffering a 27-0 loss.
In their last match against Brazil, the Lionesses put up a spirited performance, However, Brazil’s clinical execution proved decisive, handing Lioness a 19-12 loss.
“Tough event in Montevideo. Not what we had planned for. We have head to Sao Paulo and give it our best shot and leave the rest to God”, Said Simon Odongo – Lionesses Head Coach.