Argentina lost to Hungary in Paris 2024. On the second day of Group B at Paris 2024, the Hungarians defeated the Gladiators 35-25. After a close first half, mistakes and red cards destabilized the Argentine team.
As the minutes ticked by, the pace of the game increased, with goals being exchanged and stout defense from both teams.
First half
The first half started with Hungary taking the lead after a quick goal from 9 meters by Zsolt Ancsin.
However, Argentina responded with determination, showing an organized offensive that allowed them to tie the score thanks to a goal by Federico Fernandez.
In the final minutes, errors in the accuracy of the passes and fouls in the Albiceleste defense allowed the Hungarians to extend the lead by 5 goals and go to the break 12-17 in favor of the Europeans.
A second half with red cards
During the first ten minutes of the second half, the Hungarians did not allow Argentina to react.
An aggressive Hungarian defense, coupled with a string of saves by goalkeeper Kristóf Palasics, allowed the Europeans to capitalize on quick counterattacks and increase the deficit.
Hungary’s efficiency was 70%, missing 15 of the 50 shots taken in the entire game.
Argentine players James Parker and Ignacio Pizarro received red cards, which caused the team to fall apart. Finally, Argentina suffered its second loss at Paris 2024, 25-35 to Hungary. by 25-35 against Hungary. The next match will be on July 31 at the Arena 6 Paris South from 16.00 hours.
Statements:
Pablo Simonet: “At halftime we were able to talk a little bit and in the second half we played a little bit better on offense but when you get hit like in the first (half) it is difficult to get up”.
“What’s left is complicated, we have to get up and keep going, we still have a chance.”
Federico Pizarro: “Nothing worked out for us, both in defense and in attack we played lousy, the chance we had as a goal slipped away very early.” “The next two matches are against the best teams in the world (Denmark and France). (Denmark and France)
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Tenemos jugadores muy cansados, lesionados pero un Juego Olímpico es así.
Hay que descansar y seguir”.
Upcoming games (Arg. time):
On August 2, Argentina will face France at 6:00 a.m. and on August 4, Argentina will play against Egypt at the same time.
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By Camila Miranda Torres
