Cuba stays undefeated in Pool F after first week

MEXICO CITY, Mexico, June 8, 2014. - With the Sports Palace Juan Escutia packed, Cuba brushed aside hosts Mexico in straight sets 25-21, 25-21, 25-22 to conclude Pool F first round of FIVB World League unbeaten with a 3-0 mark.

Rolando Cepeda was Cuba’s best weapon, scoring a match high of 16 points, followed closely by Santiago Uriarte with 14 points. Cuba’s performance was more effective with advantage in the blocking category 9-5 as well as service points by 2-0. 

Tomas Aguilera and Daniel Vargas finished with 8 points apiece as Mexico’s top scorers in the match.

 “We have an immense desire to win, which allowed us to finish unbeaten in the pool,” Cuban captain Cepeda said.

 “Mexico had some problems and we used them to our advantage.”

In the first match of Sunday, Turkey earned its first victory after defeating Tunisia in four sets (25-18, 25-20, 15-25, 25-22).

Toy Metin finished with 20 points for Turkey as the winners outblocked their opponents 17-9.