Cuba’s male team lost today 1-3 against Portugal on the first day of the World Volleyball Championship segment.
According to the site of the International Federation, the Creoles won the first set, 25-20, but fell into the second, third and fourth, 22-25, 19-25 and 19-25.
The Cubans were only better in the service, seven goals for five, since they were matched in the attack, (48-48) and were surpassed in the blockade (7-11).
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In Sunday night the Cubans will return to the court to face Colombia, Team that this Friday fell 0-3 (20-25, 21-25 and 14-25) against the United States.
In Group A there are a Philippines, Iran, Egypt and Tunis Brazil, Serbia, Czech Republic and China.
He World Cup takes place in the Philippines from September 12 to 28. It has the participation of 32 selections, including Cuba, which seeks to maintain its high level of performance and compete for the world title.
The final will be played on September 28.
