Cuba was quick to bounce back after an opening-day upset in Pool D of the 2025 FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship.
Cuba bounced back from an opening-day setback with a straight-sets victory over Colombia, 25-22, 25-21, 25-20, in Pool D of the 2025 FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship at the Mall of Asia Arena on Monday.
Behind a relentless attack, Cuba had three players scoring in double figures to overpower Colombia and steady their campaign after a surprising loss to Portugal in their first outing.
Osniel Mergarejo led the team with 14 points, while Jose Masso and Marlon Yant added 12 and 11 points, respectively.
Colombia, meanwhile, struggled to sustain its offense and slipped to 0-2 in the tournament.
With the win, Cuba regained its footing in Pool D as it continues its push for a spot in the knockout rounds.
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