Ukraine 🇺🇦 vs. Cuba 🇨🇺 - Highlights _ Week 1 _ Men s VNL 2025

Just going right over the middle on it. Looking good right now, and another stuffed block to seal it. And this is plays out in Slovenia. Looking for some more points for Cuba. Heavy serve, but handled well in Ukraine. Get Cuba in a sticky situation again. Tight ball, recycle. Cuba back again, and what a rip this time. Bissett does not get denied. At this point it feels like Cuba's finally found their rhythm, they're passing better. That's allowing the offense to be a bit more dynamic. And we're seeing... Spiker in the Champions League in 2025, so that is certainly a huge weapon on Ukraine's side. Communication. Free ball coming. Just on the back line. Ukraine to the outside, the overload again, but there's the cover. From the back court. That is not going quietly. Great execution from Cuba. We didn't see too many back... Widen it. Do it with this serve right here. Cuba from the back court. There it is. The pipe that has been busting through the seams of that Ukraine block. And now Cuba's moving that back row attack around even more. It's not coming from the straight middle. But a little on this Cuban side. Concepcion on the serve. Drops it in front of Boyko. And that's a really well-handled play from Ukraine. Just incredibly dynamic on Ukraine's side. Very great getting this pass up. And then you have again this big free up to serve. Goes a floater. But it doesn't matter. The block is denying Cuba. And the first set goes the way of Ukraine. 6, Justin Misalom. That front line was incredibly dialed into the scouting report of which hitters are getting the ball in what situations. And just incredible discipline. Getting their hands turned back into the net. A phenomenal finish. Set number 2. Cuba with the first serve. Ukraine getting the ball right on the money. But the push does not work this time. Superstars back there. Softer serve. Coming out Ukraine and that's the response. Tsimshy. Quick and lethal. And I love the way that Ukraine responds after some high-momentum plays on Cuba's side. They're not rattled. Learning ways to score. And he served. Coming back at Cuba. And the block is there again. That's what we've been used to seeing. Either pick him up or chest bump him. Take your pick. And 2 for 2. Ukraine's way. Swing from the backcourt. That's been working for Cuba. Yeah, getting that back row attack going this time on the Vick. Really effective. Adjusting and improving as matches go on. As the weeks go on. That's what the PNL is all about. And Ukraine, one area they don't need improvement in is that man right there. Concepcion with a low throw. Picked up. Free ball coming. Ukraine with an opportunity. Mishandled free ball and it's tight. Now it's Cuba who have a chance to swing. Maso from the backcourt throws it. Ball still in play. Into hands. And the block. Not yet. But there it is. Cuba somehow find a way. That was a mishandled free ball by Ukraine. Yeah, Cuba relying on their defense. But that's a missed opportunity. Set. Point. Cuba. Face. Serve. Cuba. And set number 2 is done. From the time that hit the hand to the time it hit the ground on the other side, you could barely see it. Ready to go. Ukraine with a side switch on the left side. And Cuba going for it through the middle. And that ball landing on the line. Strong serve on Cuba's side. But the block is good. And Maso shut down on the outside. Goes heavy on Garcia. And Maso wants to avoid that camera. Camera's okay. I love that. Thank you. Well, that block is too good. Solid serve. Middle. And the blockers are good. Swing in the middle. Serve. Too soft. And Cuba will make Ukraine pay. Cuba played Brazil. They took their foot off the gas in their serve. And again. Marlon Yent. Undeniable. It's not like it's new. Ball in play. Ukraine going with power. Garcia brings it back in play. And the angle is just too much. Advantage. Immediately on the brand new libero on court. Surprise there. Handed well. Set point. Ukraine. 24-20. High ball. Outside. Chance to close it. And they do. Back to set number four. Take the first serve. Coming from the back. And that was working. The swing is there. The block is not. And a point is given to Cuba. Ukraine wants another look at this. Tupchi definitely trying to take some fingertips out. Based on that one. Cuba coming back though. They are not going quietly. And this is the danger for the Ukraine side. Is to get too comfortable. Two years ago. This would be a big one for Ukraine to take. But then again. Cuba's not going to make it easy. No, absolutely not. They never will. Especially when you have players. Take the blockers on the other side to make choices. No choice to make there. Semenyuk. Ball in hand. Ball down. Yeah, it's so difficult to block. Because of the height that he hits at. Ties it up at 14. Can he get a second one in a row? Yes, he. Shut it down. Ball's good. Solid serve. Ukraine. They want to fight another day. Set point for Cuba. Gomez to the outside. Yant is the go-to guy. And he will nail it. That is it. Come Ukraine. Getting us underway with set number five. And again. There he is. Right on cue. As well. Sefcion this time. Targets Boyko. That's not what you want. If you're wearing a red jersey. Another big swing on the outside. Just bouncing balls. Yanchuk. Really good look at this ball. It's difficult to defend. This one. In play. What a powerful rip from the backcourt. Ukraine's big attacker. Anywhere on the back line. How strong that Italian league is. To win out there. Ukraine. Just long. And that'll tip the scales. Players, but. Trust his team when they ask for this challenge. But off it. Does he force Cuba to play after the timeout? Yes, he does. And it's a good one. Good work by Cuba to stay in it. Joust is there. And a lot of discipline at the net. But eventually. Ukraine. There it is. Touching the net. And it's a tough ball, right? Tight at the net. And we're talking about net. It's so crucial. Serve looks good. Garcia on the floor. It looks like he's just closing his eyes. And ripping at it. I mean, he is finding the smallest. For his full power. By one to Ukraine. He gets. The rub of the tape. Oh, what a pick up. Backcourt. Just long. And that point goes Ukraine's way. No touch that I can see. Set point. Match point. And three of them. Cuba out of system. Helga, what a clutch swing. For misses here. Bissett goes over the line. And it is a set point. Match point. Ukraine have done it. In five sets. They have silenced this Cuban side.