Cuba Makes History with Victory over United States in American Cup Qualifiers
In a historic match-up, Cuba achieved a significant victory against the United States in the qualifiers for the American Cup with a final score of 81-67. This marks the first time in history that Cuba has defeated their difficult opponent, with Pedro Bombino leading the scoring charge.
From the very start, the Cubans took control of the game, dominating the Americans in the first quarter with a score of 26-10. While the United States managed to take the second quarter with a score of 22-15, it was not enough to overcome Cuba’s strong performance.
Pedro Bombino was the standout player for Cuba, scoring 19 points and leading his team to victory. Jasiel Rivero and Marcos Chacón also made significant contributions with 11 points each. On the American side, RaiQuan Gray led the charge with 19 points, but it was not enough to secure a win against Cuba’s efficient performance.
This victory serves as revenge for Cuba after their initial defeat in the Qualifiers, where the United States came out on top with a score of 100-79. Cuba’s historic win has now positioned them as a formidable contender in the American Cup qualifiers.