SOFIA, BULGARIA, August 26, 2024.- Puerto Rico earned its first victory in the Boys’ U17 World Championship being held in Bulgaria after defeating Cuba 3-0 (26-24, 25-14, 25-18) on Monday.
Puerto Rico outperformed the Cubans in blocks 14-8 and in serves 3-2, while both teams were tied in attacks with 34 points each. Puerto Rico capitalized on the 25 unforced Cuban errors.
Puerto Rico’s captain, Gustavo Antonio Álvarez, led the team in scoring with 16 points, supported by Marcos Gabriel Fernández with 10 points. For Cuba, their captain, Yosdani Medina, was the top scorer with 14 points.
In another NORCECA match, Mexico lost to the host country, Bulgaria, 1-3 (17-25, 21-25, 25-19, 15-25). Mexico’s top scorers were Emi Yanixan Diaz with 13 points and Ricardo González with 12 points.
FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship: match schedule
On August 27, the round of 16 will take place with Mexico facing Italy at 2:00 am (Mexico time), Puerto Rico plays against Chinese Taipei at 5:00 am, and the day ends with Cuba facing Spain at 11:00 am.
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