The Pharaohs had a strong start as they lost to the Cubans 25-23 but they lost their pace completely in the second half to let the visitors win it comfortably 25-17 before regaining their rhythm in the third 25-22.

Cuba are now second of Pool C with 19 points while Egypt are at the bottom of the table with 12 points amassed from 12 defeats.

In the other match of the group Serbia stunned Russia to a 3-0 defeat to climb on top of the table.