Sunday, November 19th, 2023.- Brazil achieved its first victory in female wheelchair basketball at Santiago 2023, defeating Colombia 72-20 in a match corresponding to Group A.

With this result, both teams are now tied in the standings. In their debut, the Brazilian team had lost to Canada, while the Colombian team had overcome El Salvador.

In today's game, Brazil dominated extensively at the Estadio Nacional's Polideportivo 1. They won the first quarter 26-3, the second 18-4, and the third 16-2. Only in the last period, with the outcome already decided, was there a bit more parity.

The standout player of the match was Lia Soares, with 18 points and five rebounds, while Gladys Gómez stood out for Colombia with 10 points.

Tonight, Canada will close the second day of Group A against El Salvador.

Written by Herman Chanampa; translated by Rocio Rojas / Santiago 2023 vía Photosport
Photo by Felipe Poga / Santiago 2023 vía Photosport