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Sunday saw an intense showdown in the Volleyball Nations League, with Cuba surging to secure a hard-fought victory against Iran in a five-round spectacle. The final scoreline showcased the tightness of the contest, reading 3:2 (25-22, 26-28, 25-23, 28-30, 15-10) in favor of Cuba.
The match was a testament to the fierce competitiveness of both teams, featuring exhilarating rallies and impressive displays of athleticism. The scales tilted back and forth, with the ultimate outcome hinging on the final set, which Cuba clinched with determination and grit.
Cuba put up a stellar performance, executing 76 attacks, 11 blocks, 7 serve aces, and 58 digs. Iran, despite their valiant effort, fell short with their stats reading 57 attacks, 10 blocks, 53 digs, and 3 serve aces.
| Set | Cuba | Iran |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 22 |
| 2 | 26 | 28 |
| 3 | 25 | 23 |
| 4 | 28 | 30 |
| 5 | 15 | 10 |
| Total | 3 | 2 |
Player Performances
A look at individual performances showcases the key contributors from both sides:
| Cuba Players | Total ABS | Attack Points | Block Points | Serve Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herrera Jaime Jesus (No. 12, O) | 28 | 25 | 1 | 2 |
| Lopez Castro Miguel Angel (No. 18, OH) | 27 | 22 | 2 | 3 |
| Yant Herrera Marlon (No. 23, OH) | 15 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| Concepcion Rojas Javier Octavio (No. 5, MB) | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Mergarejo Hernandez Osniel Lazaro (No. 2, OH, C) | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Iran Players | Total ABS | Attack Points | Block Points | Serve Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saadat Bardia (No. 23, O) | 17 | 14 | 3 | 0 |
| Esfandiar Amirhossein (No. 12, OH) | 16 | 12 | 1 | 3 |
| Mousavi Eraghi Seyed Mohammad (No. 6, MB, C) | 14 | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| Valizadeh Mohammad (No. 27, MB) | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Homayonfarmanesh Shahrooz (No. 20, OH) | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
