The Cuban men’s team will attempt its third consecutive victory this Thursday in the Pan American Volleyball Cup hosted by the city of Gatineau, Canada, when it faces its counterpart from the United States in a match that will define the direct passage to the semi-final of the tournament, according to the island’s official media.
The Cubans, led by Nicolas Vives, made their debut with a victory in straight sets over the Chilean team, and this Wednesday they overtook the representative of the Dominican Republic in the same way, with partial scores of 25-21, 25-21 and 25-21, according to a Desk of the Cuban News Agency (ACN).
In this duel, the key to victory was the work of Jesús Herrera, top scorer of the challenge with 14 points, 10 in attacks, two in counters and two in services. Notable contributions were also made by striker Osniel Mergarejo (10/10-0-0) and Roami Alonso (9/6-2-1).
Cuba defeated the Dominican Republic in straight sets for their second victory at the XV Men’s Pan American Cup.
Top scorers:
J. Herrera (12) 🇨🇺 – 14 pts
W. Hernandez (4) 🇩🇴 – 11 pts
O. Mergarejo (2) 🇨🇺 – 10 ptsTournament page: https://t.co/GLbrqhqE5h
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On the same date, the American team beat the Chilean team 3-0 (25-22, 25-17 and 25-14), thus remaining undefeated in Group A of the competition.
If they beat the Americans now, the Cubans would be the undefeated leaders of Group A, a performance that would guarantee them a straight pass to the semi-finals on Saturday and a rest this Friday, when the quarter-final matches between the second and third places of each key will be held. venue. highlights the post.
In key B, the results put the Mexican team in the lead with a record of two victories without losses, and behind them are the teams of Canada and Puerto Rico, who have accumulated successes and failures so far. This Thursday, the competition program fixed the Mexico-Puerto Rico and Canada-Brazil duels.
The Cuban men’s volleyball team has experienced notable progress in recent times, due to the level reached by the young figures who have been inserted into the main international leagues of this sport, following the approval of the policy hiring Cuban athletes. by the government a few years ago.
They recently dominated the Norceca Final Six contest, held in Mexico, and managed to qualify for the 2023 Nations League, after winning the World Qualifier Challenger held in the capital of Korea. from the South, where they beat the cast of Turkey.
Cuba qualifies for the first time in the Volleyball Nations League
Soon, the team will have a demanding test with its participation in the World Championship, which will take place between August 26 and September 11 in Poland and Slovenia.
For this event, the cast of the island has been placed in Group B, which will carry out its actions in the Slovenian town of Ljubiliana, together with the teams of Brazil, Japan and Qatar.
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