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Alvarez proves a rock for Cuba in victory over Australia
- Updated: June 4, 2016
Bendigo, Victoria, June 4, 2016 – Cuba has beaten Australia 3-1 (25-22, 27-25, 18-25, 27-25) in an epic encounter in Bendigo that thrilled the capacity crowd. The Volleyroos were close to extend the game until the fifth set, but were stopped by Cuba’s Jennifer Alvarez.
It was Cuba’s first win of the weekend, but it was Australia who seemed more excited for the result, with the inexperienced home side taking a set and holding two set points in another. Two teams who suffered first night losses looked nervous at the start of the match, but the big difference was the power game of Cuba’s Jennifer Alvarez. It was both teams second encounter in World Grand Prix. Back in 2015 Cuba also recorded a victory over Australia, who is yet to claim the first …
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