GATINEAU. August 13, 2022: Cuba had a decisive
3-0 (25-16, 25-20, 25-21) semi-final performance
against Chile today at the Slush Puppie Centre
in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada at the 15th Pan
American Cup.
Cuba led in all skills – attacks (45-33), blocks
(8-6) and strong serving gave them five aces
compared with Chile’s two. Chile lost 17 points
to errors compared to Cuba’s 16.
Chilean outside hitter Vicente Parraguirre led
all scorers with 20 points.
Team captain Miguel Angel Lopez topped Cuba’s
scoresheet with 18 points, including three aces;
followed by opposite Jesus Herrera with 15.
Cuba will now play for gold on Sunday and
contend for a berth at the 2023 Pan American
Games, which will be held in Chile. |