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Monday, June 25, 2012

Caribbean hotshots overcome arch-rival Russia in a FIVB World League match – Volleyball News



In front of 6,740 spectators at the Yantarny Hall in Kaliningrad, Russia on Sunday, the hosts received 1-3 (23-25, 22-25, 26-24, 20-25) defeat from Cuba.

The Caribbean team totally dominated the scene and edged out the pumped-up Russians. Cuba maintained a great run in the third leg of the 2012 FIVB World League and ended with perfect 3-0 record. Overall, Cuba stands with 8-1 record and holds the top slot in Pool A.

Four Cuban players contributed double-digit scores. Team captain Wilfredo Leon Venero topped all the scorers on his side with team-high 21 points. However, the skipper of Russia team Maxim Mikhaylov settled for top-scorer’s position with his 22 points.



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