Argentina played the first date of Group B in the Olympic Games, losing 31-36 against Norway at the Arena 6 in Paris South. The Gladiators played a very good second half but it was not enough. The next game will be against Hungary. 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 efficiency was 92%, missing only two of the 24 shots it took in the first half of the game that left it up 22-15. The Argentine national team, after an intense preparation and a series of friendlies prior to the debut in Paris, showed a very good level but it was not enough. Preparation of Argentina.
Reaction in the second half
In the second 30 minutes, the team coached by Guillermo Milano took advantage of some Scandinavian turnovers after the departure of left back Sander Sagosen, which allowed Argentina to reduce the difference to five goals with 16 minutes to go. Argentina lost 31-36 in their first match, next Monday, July 29th they will face Hungary from 16.00 Arg. time. in what will be their second appearance, the Gladiators need to win to advance to the next round.
Statements:
“We made mistakes but our attacking play was very good, we paid dearly for our mistakes in counter-attacks, we showed we were up to the task, we lacked that high level of play that the Norwegians have. If you don’t make a good retreat and position yourself quickly it can cost you the game”, said Diego Simonet to an Argentinean media. “At halftime we talked and adjusted the errors in defense, if we were well positioned it was difficult for them. We missed goals, it can happen when you face a good goalkeeper. The nerves of the first games make you shoot half-heartedly but that is not a lack of attitude, it is a lack of level”, closed Diego Simonet. 
