Spain returns to the Under 19 throne after 5 years: it’s the fifth world title in this category. Cortijo’s boys became champions with a careful but substantially precise match on the occasions they had. The efficiency of the direct shots was decisive: the first in the 4th minute by Casas, the second in the 16th minute of the second half of the Copa. In the middle, Vitor Oliveira equalized again from a direct shot. It was a correct and intense match, and in the final also a sensational post from Portugal which would have meant a draw.
The silver medal goes to Portugal, while the bronze goes to Argentina. The South Americans won 7-4 against the hosts Italy. A 10 minute break was decisive because with those three goals the Bronze award was decided.
France is in fifth place, winning 7-2 against Chile (hat-trick for Gelebart), while Switzerland is in seventh place, winning 4-1 against Colombia (twice for Loris Thonen)
The Intercontinental Championship is won by Germany 8-3 over Andorra. the Germans ranked ninth overall, the Andorrans tenth. It’s one more place for Europe for the next World Championship, while America loses one place. Eleventh place for Great Britain, winning 13-1 over India, twelfth.
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Portugal against Spain- Credit Photo: World Skate
Spain new Under 19 World Champion – Credit Photo: World Skate
Under 19 World Championship
6th matchday – Finals – Saturday 14/9/2024 – Venue: Pala Igor
13:30 – Final 7th-8th place – Colombia x Switzerland = 1-4
16:00 – Final 5th-6th place – Chile x France = 2-7
18:30 – Final 3rd-4th place – Argentina x Italy = 7-4
21:00 – Final 1st-2nd place – Portugal x Spain = 1-3
Under 19 Intercontinental Championship
6th matchday – Finals – Friday 13/9/2024 – Venue: Pala Novarello
10:00 – Final 17th-18th place – China x New Zealand = 0-13
12:00 – Final 15th-16th place – Macau-China x Mexico = 3-7
16:30 – Final 13th-14th place – U.S.A. x Chinese Taipei = 13-4
7th matchday – Finals – Saturday 13/9/2024 – Venue: Pala Novarello
09:00 – Final 11th-12th place – Great Britain x India = 13-1
11:30 – Final 9th-10th place – Germany x Andorra = 8-3
Final Standing: 1st Spain, 2nd Portugal, 3rd Argentina, 4th Italy, 5th France, 6th Chile, 7th Switzerland, 8th Colombia, 9th Germany, 10th Andorra, 11th Great Britain, 12th India, 13th U.S.A., 14th Chinese Taipei, 15th Mexico, 16th Macau-China, 17th New Zealand, 18th China
