International champions.
WILLIAMSPORT--Curaçao’s “Liga Pa’bou” representing the Caribbean won the Little League World Series (LLWS) international title against Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) 1-0 in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, but lost the tournament’s grand finale against US champion Hawaii 3-13 on Sunday.
Hawaii beat all American domestic teams it faced with large scores as well. Against Taiwan Curaçao took a 1-0 lead over the Asia/Pacific region team – who were unbeaten so far – in the third inning and held it until the end.
Several of the island’s players excelled during the tournament, including Davey-Jay Rijke and Jay-Dlynn Wiel. Jaythan Cordillia impressed in the international final with an important catch.
In the semi-final Curaçao had defeated Mexico 2-1.
