Cuba win Pan Am title with dramatic victory

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Mexico City, Mexico, May 27, 2016 – Cuba pulled off a dramatic comeback victory in five sets over Argentina to claim the gold medal of the Men’s Pan American Cup at Juan de la Barrera Gymnasium on Thursday.

After losing the first two sets, Cuba climbed back to win 3-2 (30-32, 20-25, 25-23, 25-18, 19-17) in 2 hours and 11 minutes.

It is the second title for Cuba in the history of the event while Argentina had to settle for their fourth silver medal.

Abraham Alfonso, named the Most Valuable Player, had 28 points to lead the winners’ attack. Argentina’s Bruno Lima had a match-high 29 points in the losing …

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