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Cuba defeated Bahrain

in Pool H

SOFIA, Bulgaria, September 28, 2021 - Cuba recovered from losing the first set and beat Bahrain 3-1 (26-28, 25-21, 27-25, 25-23) in Group H of the FIVB Volleyball U21 Men's Championship.

Victor Andreu led five Cuban attackers who finished the game with double figures in scoring with a maximum of 17 points, followed by José Miguel Gutierrez with a contribution of 15. Reynier Ibar had 14 and Miguel González and Alexei Ramírez each contributed 13.

Canada claimed a forfeit victory over Cameroon 3-0 (25-0, 25-0, 25-0).

In the medal matches round, Poland bounced back from a two-set deficit to defeat hosts Bulgaria by 3-2 (21-25, 23-25, 25-22, 25-22, 15-12) and advance to the semifinals.

Also, Russia downed Brazil by a 3-0 (27-25, 25-21, 31-29), Argentina claimed a 3-1 victory (25-21, 23-25, 25-19, 25-21) against Belgium and Italy defeated Czechia 3-0 (25-19, 25-18, 25-15).