France Triumphs Over Cuba in Front of Home Crowd

In a riveting showdown on the court, France emerged victorious against Cuba in the Volleyball Nations League 2023. The French team demonstrated superior teamwork and agility, outplaying their Cuban counterparts in three straight sets. The final scores were 25-18, 25-20, and 25-20.

Match Score:

Set	France	Cuba
1	25	18
2	25	20
3	25	20

Team Statistics:

Team	Attacks	Blocks	Serve Aces	Digs
France	32	5	4	45
Cuba	32	8	4	37

France Personal Stats:

Player No	Player Name	Position	Total ABS	Attack Points	Block Points	Serve Points	Errors
4	Patry Jean	O	14	13	0	1
7	Tillie Kevin	OH	7	5	2	0
16	Bultor Daryl	MB	6	3	1	2
1	Chinenyeze Barthélémy	MB	5	5	0	0
11	Brizard Antoine (C)	S	5	2	2	1

Cuba Personal Stats:

Player No	Player Name	Position	Total ABS	Attack Points	Block Points	Serve Points	Errors
18	Lopez Castro Miguel Angel	OH	12	9	0	3
23	Yant Herrera Marlon	OH	10	7	3	0
5	Concepcion Rojas Javier Octavio	MB	8	6	2	0
10	Gutierrez Suarez Miguel David	O	5	5	0	0
12	Herrera Jaime Jesus	O	4	4	0	0

For France, Patry Jean was instrumental in the win, amassing a total of 14 points, including 13 attack points and one from serves. Team captain Antoine Brizard also played a significant role, putting up an all-around performance with attack, block, and serve points.

On the Cuban side, Lopez Castro Miguel Angel put up a valiant effort with 12 points, including nine attack points and three serve points. Marlon Yant Herrera contributed with 10 points, showcasing his skills as an Outside Hitter.

Although both teams showcased formidable offensive prowess with 32 attacks each, the French team made significantly less mistakes. Cuba’s eight blocks, while commendable, were not enough to tip the scales in their favor.