Mexico and Cuba open with victories in Pool F

MEXICO CITY, Mexico, June 6, 2014. – Hosts Mexico and Cuba opened with victories over Tunisia and Turkey, respectively, in Pool F of the FIVB World League at Sports Palace Juan Escutia on Friday

Mexico defeated Tunisia 25-22, 25-18, 25-22 while Cuba prevailed against debutants Turkey 25-18, 24-26, 25-21, 33-31.

Mexico's tactical strategy included very efficient blocking, making it impossible for Tunisians to score easily; the blocking stats showed a huge difference by 10-0.

Tomas Aguilera was Mexico’s best scorer with 11 points and Kaabi Hichem was Tunisia’s top scorer with 12 points.

Rolando Cepeda was the most prolific scorer of the match with 27 points followed by Osmany Uriarte and Isbel Mesa with 17 and 11, respectively, in the victory.

Turkey’s Metin Toy finished with 19 points followed by Burak Gungor with 15 tallies, in the loss.

Saturday’s schedule features Tunisia against Cuba and hosts Mexico face Turkey.