Pablo Kukartsev and Luciano Palonsky shaped a lethal duo as Argentina turned again Finland to finish a 19-25, 18-25, 25-22, 25-22, 15-11 reverse sweep win within the 2025 FIVB Males’s World Championship on Sunday on the Good Araneta Coliseum.
Veteran Kukartsev dropped 20 factors constructed on 16 assaults, three blocks, and one ace, whereas the 26-year-old Palonsky added 19 markers together with seven digs and 7 receptions.
The world no. 8 Argentines improved to 1-0 in Pool C, whereas Finland dropped to 0-1.
Argentina broke a 20-all impasse within the essential fourth set, with Kukartsev changing a service ace and an assault to gasoline a 4-1 run, earlier than one other kill from him capped the body and compelled a deciding set.
Finland stayed shut within the ultimate body, with Petteri Tyynismaa tying it at 6-all, however Argentina surged forward after Agustin Loser blocked Luka Marttila to present his aspect an 11-7 cushion.
Nicolas Zerba introduced Argentina to match level at 14-10, earlier than a service error from Finland sealed the victory for head coach Marcelo Mendez and his squad.
Within the different match, Belgium cruised to a straight-sets win over Ukraine, 25-16, 25-17, 25-22, behind rising star Ferre Reggers.
The 22-year-old reverse hitter led the cost with 23 factors constructed on 20 assaults and three blocks, whereas Seppe Rotty contributed 13 markers, serving to Belgium begin sturdy at 1-0 in Pool F.
—JKC, GMA Built-in Information
