BULGARIA vs CUBA | HIGHLIGHTS | Men's VNL 2025. On July 16, 2025, Cuba and Bulgaria faced off in a dramatic Men’s Volleyball Nations League match in Gdańsk, Poland.
The match was part of Pool 7, Week 3 of the VNL and was played at the Ergo Arena, with a local start time of 16:30.
Cuba emerged victorious after a thrilling five-set battle, winning 3–2 with set scores of 23‑25, 16‑25, 25‑23, 27‑25, and 15‑13.
Bulgaria took the first set 25–23, displaying control and solid execution.
In the second set, they continued their momentum, closing it out 25–16 to take a 2–0 lead in the match.
Cuba responded with intensity in the third set, narrowly winning it 25–23 to keep their hopes alive.
The fourth set was tense and fiercely contested, but Cuba edged it out 27–25 to level the match at 2–2.
In the decisive fifth set, Cuba held their nerve and secured a 15–13 victory to complete a stunning comeback.
Cuban outside hitter Marlon Yant was the match's top scorer, finishing with 23 points, including 18 kills, 3 blocks, and 2 aces.
Aleksandar Nikolov of Bulgaria also scored 23 points, tying with Yant as the top scorer.
Cuban middle blocker Robertlandy Simón delivered a powerful performance with 19 points, including 13 kills and 6 blocks.
José Massó added 16 points for Cuba, with an impressive 5 blocks contributing to the team's defensive strength.
Javier Concepción also played a key role, scoring 15 points with 3 blocks.
José Miguel Gutiérrez contributed 11 points, including 2 aces and 2 blocks.
Cuba’s libero, Camino, handled 34 receptions and 3 digs, though he also committed 4 errors.
Statistically, Cuba outperformed Bulgaria in attack points, with 63 compared to Bulgaria's 53.
Cuba also led in blocks, registering 19 to Bulgaria’s 11.
Bulgaria had a slight advantage in aces, recording 6 compared to Cuba’s 4.
However, Cuba committed more unforced errors, totaling 34, while Bulgaria had 26.
With this victory, Cuba improved their overall record to 5 wins and 4 losses in the 2025 VNL.
This win positioned Cuba in 7th place in the standings at the time, keeping them in contention for the final phase.
They followed this victory with another strong performance, defeating host nation Poland.
At the end of Week 3, Cuba was tied with Ukraine and France, all with 18 points in the standings.
This match highlighted Cuba’s ability to fight back under pressure and demonstrated their improving team balance.
It was a key win that helped them build momentum heading into the final stage of the regular phase.
The performance of key players like Yant and Simón underscored Cuba’s offensive strength and defensive stability.
The comeback from two sets down showcased the team’s mental toughness and competitive spirit.
The match was a thrilling spectacle and one of the highlights of the third week of the Men’s VNL 2025.
Fans and analysts alike praised the intensity and quality of the volleyball displayed by both teams.
Cuba’s victory over Bulgaria proved to be one of their most significant wins in the tournament so far.
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