Mexico opens with victory over Cuba in FIVB U20

AGUASCALIENTES, Mexico, July 12, 2019 – Mexico relied on it services to neutralized Cuba in their 3-1 (25-16, 18-25, 25-17, 25-23) victory on opening day of the FIVB Women’s U20 World Championship in Aguascalientes. 

Uxue Guereca and Guadalupe Parra had 20 points as the offensive star of the home side which scored 13 aces for the match.

Head coach Massimo Bellano said his team can play much better after their beating United States in four sets 3-1 (28-26, 18-25, 30-28, 25-22).

Nkemdilim Enweonwu led Italy with 23 points. Skylar Fields was the best of USA with 16 points.

Brazil dominated every skill as the South American team swept the Dominican Republic 3-0 (25-12, 25-11, 25-20) in pool D. The Brazilians overwhelmed in attacks (31-13), blocks (9-4) and serves (7-0).

Laura Kudiess led Brazil with 13 points while Natalia Martínez had 10 for the Dominican team.