Argentina finished the group stage Women’s Futsal World Cup With a new victory: it was 5 to 1 Against the local team of the Philippines at the end of the first group Nicolas Noriega They won their three matches and will face the second in Group B in the quarter-finals next Monday at seven in the morning (Argentine time).
The Argentine national team, with the full rotation of the starting team usually and without the presence of Silvina Nava, who served her suspension after being sent off in the second match, confirmed its position at the top of Group A with a strong victory. It dominated the match from the beginning and maintained its unbeaten record after defeating Morocco (6-0) and Poland (3-2).
The coach expected to distribute the minutes to maintain physical fitness and avoid new penalties. So is the archer Silvina “Toro” Espinazó It was a start instead of Trinidad D’Andreaand completed the initial quintet Lara Villalba, Macarena Espinosa, Lucia Rossi and Melina Quevedo. The result did not take long to arrive: with seven minutes to play, Argentina had already won 5 to 0.
The first goal came after Villalba recovered in midfield, sending a cross into the corner. then, Mylene Romero Identified after assistance from Luciana NataWhich minutes later converted the third goal. The fourth was from work Agostina ChiesaWith his powerful left foot, Quevedo completed a penalty kick after a handball inside the Philippines area.
In the second half, with the result decided, Argentina organized its efforts. The local team was able to score the lead goal through Isabella Bandoya, after a counterattack that started from an Argentine corner kick. Despite the loss of strength, the national team was never compromised in its control of the match.
Thus, the Albiceleste team ended its wonderful first phase, scoring 14 goals against only three goals. In addition, he showed different options of play, effective rotations and solid structure in all sectors of the pitch. Coach Noriega, who accepted the challenge of building the women’s project from its foundations, did not hide his satisfaction: “I know it doesn’t show, but in my own way I enjoy it very much. Qualifying to the quarter-finals was a dream and we will continue to achieve our dreams“.
From the bench, Trinidad D’Andrea did not stop cheering for even a minute. He said that the goalkeeper is an exclusive figure against Poland Nation How was this encounter pulsating from another role: “The truth is that you live outside with the same intensity as you live inside, with a lot of nervousness. But knowing that the girls will leave everything to achieve victory for us.”
He also referred to the atmosphere surrounding the tournament in the Philippines: “The truth is that we don’t go out much, but people are very respectful and cheerful.As for what’s next, D’Andrea avoided choosing a competitor: “The truth is, whoever touches us will be the same. We have to come out with our winning mentality and do our best to win.“.
The first tournament in the history of the category organized by FIFA is held in the Philippines and they participate in it Top 16 teams in the worldWhich was divided into four groups with the same number of teams. The top two teams from each region will advance to the quarter-finals, then the semi-finals, third place and final will be played. It should be noted that Argentina is playing this tournament because it ranks second in the Copa America.
The next match will be held on Monday, December 1, at 7 a.m. (Argentine time) against the second in Group B, which will be decided on Friday between Thailand and Colombia, each of whom has three points. The Asian team is likely to win the tie on goal difference, while Spain has already secured first place. Argentina will strive to continue making history.