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Great triumph in Argentina’s debut in the SCA U16 Handball Championship

Great triumph in Argentina’s debut in the SCA U16 Handball Championship defeated in a resounding manner the Peruvian team and took a great victory 32 to 8.

From the beginning, Argentina dominated the match. They maintained a very solid attack in contrast to the Peruvians who suffered mistakes in the offense.

The team led by Anthony Guerra was only able to score its first goal after 16 minutes of play.

During the first half, the team led by Luciana Salvadó was effective in their shots. In addition, they were able to gather the opponent’s mark by quickly releasing the ball to find a free teammate ready to shoot at the goal.

At the end of the first half, Argentina went to the break with a 15-3 lead.

Argentina vs Peru in the HSCA U16, Asunción 2024. Photo: CoSCABal / Jorge Olmedo.

With a great goal by captain Keyra Doy, Peru opened the scoring in the second half.

First few minutes of the game were difficult for the Argentines due to the good defense of the rival for a few minutes, which caused the Albiceleste to have several erratic shots.

However, the big difference obtained in the first half made it possible for them to stay on top and away from the Peruvian danger.

Last 10 minutes of the game were all Argentina, which took advantage of the counterattack to continue increasing the score. The game ended 32 to 8.

Top scorers were Argentina’s Alma Tojo and Lou Genou with 6 goals each.

STATEMENTS

Lou Genoud, player of the Argentine National Team:

“This was our first game and we got off to a great start. The truth is that in this first victory, it was very noticeable the way we treat each other and how we get along.

We feel very comfortable, the facilities in Paraguay are very good, the food, the courts are beautiful and we are very comfortable”.

Shopia Martin Da Giau, player of the Peru National Team:

This match has been very intense, against a very strong team like Argentina. We have been training for a little over a month and we have had the opportunity to bring together all the departments of Peru.

We have been able to integrate a team and consolidate our union and the great strength and friendship we have as a team.

RELIVE THE MATCH

FIXTURE AND RESULTS HSCA SUB 16

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Photos: CoSCABal/Jorge Olmedo
By Rocío Mariel García Sigüenza

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