Argentina lost to Norway in the debut of Paris 2024. The first date of Group B in the Olympic Games was played, and the Gladiators lost 31-36.
The Scandinavian team was able to take advantage of the first minutes of the match, scoring eight goals with no response from the Argentines. Norway’s effectiveness was 92%, missing only two of the 24 shots they took in the first half of the game that left them on top 22-15.
Reaction in the second half
In the second 30 minutes, the team coached by Guillermo Milano took advantage of some turnovers by the Scandinavians. After the departure of left back Sander Sagosen allowed Argentina to reduce the difference to five goals. It was a 31-36 defeat in their first match. Next Monday, July 29th, they will face Hungary from 16.00 Arg. time in what will be their second participation. After an intense preparation and a series of friendly matches prior to the debut in Paris, the Argentinean team showed a very good level but it was not enough for them.. Argentina’s preparation.
Statements:
Diego Simonet of the Argentine national team:
“We made mistakes but our attacking play was very good, we paid dearly for our mistakes in counterattacking, we showed that we are up to the task, we lack that high level of play that the Norwegians have”.
“At halftime we talked and adjusted the errors in defense, if we were well positioned it was difficult for them.
We miss goals, it can happen when you face a good goalkeeper. The nerves of the first games make you shoot half-heartedly, but that’s not a lack of attitude, it’s a lack of level.
Federico Pizarro of the Argentine national team:
“I feel a very great joy to be here after so many years and to continue representing the national team in the maximum tournament of the sport”. The goals of the match were scored by: Diego Simonet (5), James Parker (4), Andrés Moyano (4), Federico Pizarro (4), Gastón Mouriño (3), Lucas Moscariello (3), Ignacio Pizarro (3), Nicolás Bono (2), Pablo Simonet (1), Federico Fernández (1), Pedro Martínez (1), Nicolás Bonanno, Juan Bar and Leonel Maciel.
Fixture (Arg. time):
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By: Martina Gallo
