The women’s futsal team completed a perfect first stage in the 2025 World Cup. With qualification secured after victories over Morocco (6-0) and Poland (3-2), the national team showed its strength once again and defeated the host Philippines 5-1 to complete the perfect group stage.
The match started at a high pace and Argentina took advantage from the first minute: a rebound in midfield left Lara Villalba in front of goal and the winger made an accurate save past goalkeeper Samantha Hughes to make the score 1-0. Far from relaxing, the team pressed harder and expanded rapidly. In the third, Maylen Romero hit a powerful shot against the left post to make it 2-0, and seconds later Luciana Nata pushed in a loose ball after a series of rebounds to extend the gap.
The severity of albicylosis continued to determine the process. In the sixth minute, Agostina Chiesa produced one of the best moves of the tournament: she crossed it sideways with her chest and, without letting it fall, finished the ball in the air and scored a magnificent goal that destroyed the local spirit. A few minutes later, a handball in the penalty area allowed Melina Quevedo to score a penalty kick, making the score 5-0 quite calmly.
With the result in hand, Argentina was able to control the pace of the match and reduce the risks for the Philippines, which tried to stop more in front. The locals found their only celebration in a counterattack precisely defined by Isabella Pandoya, without jeopardizing the dominance of the Argentine national team.
The final score ended at 5-1 for a flawless group stage for the national team, which added three wins in three matches and reached the top eight with confidence, performance and scoring power. Now, the national team is already thinking about the quarterfinals and continues to expand its path in the World Cup.
Excitement is high since the arrival of the team led by Noriega to the first bid of the World Cup after an extensive tour of Europe, where they have added filming of two friendlies against Italy and Societa Sportiva Lazio, which are the keys to adjusting the details in the final stage. The good image he left in those matches is reflected during the World Cup.
Called up for the World Cup are: Trinidad D’Andrea (Cicla), Luciana Nata (All Boys), Silvina Espinazó (Racing Club), Karina Nunez (Nuesés de Ronda Atlético Torcal), Macarena Espinosa (Ferro Carril Oeste), Ana Ontiveros (Estrella Futsal Cortegada), Lucia Rossi (Ferro Carril Oeste), Silvina Nava. (Torreblanca Melilla CF), Lara Villalba (Ferro Carril Oeste), Agostina Chiesa (Racing Club), Julia Dupuy (Associació Esportiva Penya Esplugues), Maylin Romero (Agrupación Deportiva Ceuta FC), Melina Quevedo (Racing Club) and Melanie Orellana (Secla).