In a tightly contested match, Cuba emerged victorious against Germany with a score of 3-1 (24-26, 20-25, 25-18, 23-25). The German Men’s National Team, led by coach Michal Winiarski, faced disappointment as they narrowly missed out on securing a win. Filip John stood out as the top scorer of the game, amassing an impressive 26 points.
Celebrations erupted from the Cuban camp as they clinched the win after 1 hour and 50 minutes of intense play. However, the German players couldn’t hide their frustration. Jan Zimmermann expressed the team’s disappointment, stating, “It’s bitter; we were ahead for two sets and lost them narrowly.”