Brazil debuts with defeat in the Men's Nations League

The Brazilian men's volleyball team ended up being defeated in their debut in the Nations League (VNL) by the Cuban team. Brazil's highlight was point guard Leal, who scored 19 points. Cuba was dominant and won by 3 sets to 1 – partials of 25/23, 27/29, 25/21 and 25/21.

Cuba dominates and wins with ease

Brazil entered the court already qualified for Paris 2024, while the Cuban team is still trying to secure its place, and this ended up motivating the Cubans to show a better performance than the home team.

Cuba showed more regularity and focus during the sets, and took advantage of the low inspiration of Bernardinho's men, who made his debut, to win in Rio de Janeiro. Cuba's highlight in the match was Yant with 18 points.

The first set was balanced, with Cuba winning 25/23; the second part, which saw Brazil win, was more balanced at the beginning, but Cuba had set points. Brazil showed calm and managed to win 29/27.

Cuba shows offense from the third set onwards

After Brazil's victory in the second set, Cuba showed its offensive power and defeated the Brazilian team in the third and fourth set, repeating the splits of 25/21.

_{Best moments from the match between Brazil and Cuba (Reproduction/Instagram/@volleyballworld)}

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Yant, López, Sánchez, Concepción and Simón were decisive for the Cuban team and led the victory in Rio de Janeiro.

Brazil's next games

The next appointment will be the classic against Argentina, next Thursday (23), at 9:00 pm. On Friday (24), the match will be against Serbia, also at 9:00 pm, both games will be at Maracanãzinho.

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Featured photo: Brazil is dominated and loses in the debut of the Men's Nations League (VNL) (Reproduction/Instagram/@maracana/@rsantosarantes)