July 28, 2025. – The four NORCECA teams competing at the U19 Boys’ World Championship all ended up losing their respective matches.
Puerto Rico 0 – Pakistan 3
In Pool A, Puerto Rico lost its chances of qualifying for the finals after falling to Pakistan 0-3 (19-25, 21-25, 17-25). With only one match left in the group stage, Puerto Rico was eliminated after recording four losses and no wins.
Pakistan outperformed Puerto Rico across the board, leading in attacks (40-30), blocks (8-5), and serves (3-0). Jean Paul González was Puerto Rico’s top scorer with 10 points, all on attacks.
Canada 0 – Bulgaria 3
Canada fell 3-0 (25-17, 25-23, 25-21) to Pool B leaders Bulgaria. Although they still have a mathematical chance of reaching the finals, the odds are stacked against the Canadians, and their path looks extremely complicated.
Canada held the edge over Bulgaria in blocks (6-3) and serves (3-2), while Bulgaria was stronger in attacks (39-32). Ethan Baraniuk with 13 points and Tyson Dezutter with 11 were Canada’s best scorers.
United States 0 – Brazil 3
In Pool D, the United States was blanked by Brazil 0-3 (21-25, 22-25, 22-25). Despite the loss, the U.S. could still be the only NORCECA team to advance to the Round of 16. To secure their spot, they must defeat Korea on Tuesday.
The U.S. outperformed Brazil in attacks (39-36), while the Brazilians held the edge in blocks (9-7) and serves (3-1). Grant Lamoureux led the American squad with 13 points.
Cuba 2 – Colombia 3
In Pool D, Colombia edged Cuba in five sets 3-2 (26-24, 25-18, 16-25, 17-25, 16-14). The loss sent Cuba into the classification round for positions 17-24. The Cubans finish the group stage with four defeats and no wins.
Cuba topped the South Americans in attacks (66-52) and serves (4-3). Colombia shut down Cuba’s offense at the net, posting 20 blocks compared to just 8 by the Cubans.
Alessandro González led Cuba with 19 points, while Lázaro Marrero (17), Alejandro Rodríguez (14), and Iverson Manuel Toledano (10) all reached double digits.
Matches Tuesday 29 (Local Time Uzbekistan)
2.00 PM – Puerto Rico vs Türkiye
5.00 PM – Canadá vs China
8.00 PM – Estados Unidos vs Korea
8.00 PM – Cuba vs Brazil
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