USA and Cuba open with victories at U19

TUNIS, Tunisia, August 21, 2019 – The United States defeated the Dominican Republic in straight sets 3-0 (25-18, 31-29, 25-17) in day one of actions in Pool D of the U19 FIVB Boys’ Volleyball World Championship.

Alexander Knight led the United States with 13 points all in attacks while Etchan chipped in with 9 points, including two blocks and 7 kills from 10 attempts. Fuhit Edouarde had 9 points for the losers.

In Pool A, Cuba outclassed host Tunisia 3-0 (25-22, 25-14, 25-18). The winners held advantages of 10-5 and 11-5 in blocks and serves, respectively. José Miguel Gutierrez had 10 points as the top Cuban scorer.

In Pool C, Argentina defeated Mexico 3-1 (25-21, 17-25, 25-14, 25-20). Rodrigo Soria and Tomas Capogrosso led the South American side with 12 and 10 points, respectively. Luis Hernández and Franky Hernández were the main scorers for Mexico with 17 and 16.