In a thrilling upset at Ergo Arena in Gdańsk, Cuba defeated FIVB World Ranking leaders Poland 3-1 (22-25, 25-19, 25-21, 26-24) in front of over 9,000 home fans. This marked Cuba’s first win over Poland since 2010 and secured three critical points to maintain their position in the qualification zone for the Volleyball Nations League Finals.
Cuba currently sits seventh with six wins and 18 points, just behind France and Ukraine due to a lower set ratio, while Poland is fourth with seven wins and 20 points.
Outside hitter Marlon Yant led Cuba with 18 points, supported by Jose Masso (15), Miguel Ángel López (12), and Javier Concepción (10). Concepción expressed the team’s satisfaction but emphasized the journey ahead: “We’re happy with it, but it’s not done yet.”
For Poland, opposite Kewin Sasak contributed 11 points, and Tomasz Fornal added 10.
Earlier, Iran beat China 3-0 (28-26, 25-21, 25-17). Upcoming matches include Cuba vs. France and China vs. Bulgaria at Ergo Arena.
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