Second Loss for Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Mexico at the Boys’ U17  World Championship

SOFIA, BULGARIA, August 24, 2024.- ON Sunday 25th, NORCECA teams at the Boys’ U17 World Championship suffered their second defeat in the preliminary round.

Mexico was the first to take the court, facing Spain and falling 0-3 (21-25, 18-25, 24-26). Emi Yanixan Diaz with 17 points and Ricardo González with 13 points were Mexico’s top scorers. 

Immediately after, Cuba fell 0-3 (22-25, 16-25, 15-25) against Argentina. Andy Lázaro Marrero with 11 points was Cuba’s top scorer in the game. 

In the last match of the day, Italy defeated Puerto Rico 3-0 (25-13, 25-17, 25-11). Puerto Rico’s top scorers were Maximiliano Aponte and their captain Gustavo Antonio Álvarez, both with 5 points. 

FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U17 World Championship: match schedule

Pool-play concludes on August 26th. In Pool C, Puerto Rico will face Cuba, while Mexico will play against the hosts, Bulgaria, in Pool A.