The current world champions confidently won two starting networks, fully controlling the game. However, the Cubans were able to play in the third set and for a long time imposed the struggle in the fourth. After the party’s equator, they even went forward, but the passion was not enough to switch the match to a Tai Breik. At the end, Italy made three points, and after a few more draws closed the set with a score of 25:21 and won the 3: 1 match.
The most productive player of the Italian national team was Alessandro Micieletto, who scored 17 points (14 in attack, 1 block and 2 Aisa). Kamil Rikhlitsky was also scored, with 16 points (11 in the attack, 2 blocks and 3 Eisa).
Despite the defeat, the best player of the match was the representative of the Cuba Yant Errera team, who won 21 points (19 attacks, 1 EIS and 1 block).
Italy continues to fight for the title of the winner of the League of Nations and is already waiting for a rival in the semifinals. He will be the winner of the match France – Slovenia, which will take place on July 31 at 10:00 in Kiev.
The next match for the next stage of the tournament will be held today, July 30 at 2:00 pm.
League of Nationsquarterfinals, ninbo (China)
Italy – Cuba – 3: 1 (25:18, 25:19, 20:25, 25:21)
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Source: Sport.ua