USA lost to Argentina in 5, Canada crushed by Brazil in World Cup

 

FUKUOKA, Japan, October 1, 2019 - Argentina defeated United States in the first match of the 2019 World Cup 3-2 (25-21, 25-20, 19-25, 21-25, 15-12) on Monday in Fukuoka, Japan.

 

Meanwhile in Nagano, Canada was overwhelmed by Brazil 3-0 (25-14, 25-22, 25-14).

 

The U.S. will try to come back against Italy on Tuesday while Canada meets Russia.

 

Argentina led in kills (70-59) and aces (7-5). The teams tied in blocks (7-7). The U.S. scored 32 points on Argentina errors while committing 21. The U.S. kill efficiency was 53.6. Argentina’s was 54.7.

 

Martin Ramos had a match-high 20 points for Argentina, followed by Agustin Loser with 18 Outside hitter Aaron Russell led the U.S. Men with 18 points, opposite Matt Anderson scored 15, including hree aces and middle blocker Jeff Jendrik totaled 15 points, including three blocks. Outside hitter Thomas Jaeschke totaled 12 points.

 

Alan Souza and Ricardo Lucarelli were the best scorers for Brazil with 14 and 12 points, respectively, while Nicholas Hoag and Timothy Maar each had 8 points for Canada.