Mexico and Cuba undefeated in Pool F

MEXICO, Mexico, June 7, 2014 – Mexico won a five-set thriller over Turkey (23-25, 31-29, 16-25, 27-25, 19-17) that delighted the crowd at the Sports Palace Juan Escutia in Pool F of the FIVB Volleyball World League on Saturday.

On Sunday’s action Mexico squares off Cuba in a match between undefeated sides (2-0) while winless Turkey meets Tunisia.

Tomas Aguilera led Mexico in scoring with 16 points, followed by Jesus Valdes with 14 points. Pedro Rangel and Daniel Vargas each contributed 9 points in the victory.

Metin Toy scored a match-high 19 points in a losing effort for Turkey. Turgay Dogan added 13 while Samet Gunes and Murat Karakya finished with 12 points apiece.

Also on Saturday, Cuba beat Tunisia 3-1 (24-26, 25-23, 25-19, 25-21). Rolando Cepeda led Cuba with 20 points and Osmany Mestre added 17 in the victory.

The Cubans held margins of 11-6 and 8-2 in blocks and serves, respectively.

Hamza Nagga was the top scorer for the defeated side with 19 tallies.