Ukraine got its first win in Group B at the Women’s World Youth Championships. The Ukrainians did not face any problems against a jet-lagged India team, a late arrival to the Championships since they only reached Heraklion on yesterday evening. 

The sets: 5:22, 10:29

India: K. Thakur, Majumdar 5, G. Sharma 1, Chaudhary, A. Thakur 2, Chavan, Kumari 7, Parvin, B. Sharma

Ukraine: Tkach 10, Sorokina 6, Poimanova 8, Nakonechna 8, Rosokha 4, Kochan 15, Morozova, Stadnyk, Sadova, Soskyda

Referees: Ortega, Aular (Venezuela) S: 1-0 Red Card:18’ G. Sharma

BorysMyroslavskyi(Ukraine – Coach)

"This game was very important for us. Now we think about the next game and winning the gold medal. I believe we will become better and better as the tournament progresses. Yesterday we were a little bit tired after the long trip. Next is Brazil,a match I believe we are the favourites to win".

Cyril Dsouza (India – Coach)

"The game was good. We had a long travel andprobablywe are not yet fully recovered. We have to play better, and surely we will do our best."