Argentina is champion in the Trophy + Handball SCA U20 after winning 26-25 against Brazil in a thrilling duel at the Polideportivo Alexis Argüello in the city of Managua.
A final full of tension and suspense until the last second.
The duel, which pitted two undefeated teams against each other, lived up to all expectations. Argentina reached the final after a perfect run, beating Chile, Venezuela, Guatemala and Uruguay in the semifinals.
Brazil, meanwhile, had overcome Uruguay, Nicaragua and Colombia in the group stage and reached the decisive match with a resounding victory over Chile.
Thus, the grand final promised an unprecedented spectacle, and both teams delivered in spades.
First half
During the first half, the match remained even, in the first minutes the Argentineans dominated the game but Brazil managed to score and go to the break with a two-goal advantage.
In the second half, the Brazilian team stepped up its defense and was quick off the mark to convert.
As the minutes progressed, Brazil took the lead and extended its advantage to six goals, putting the Albiceleste on the ropes.
However, the team coached by Guillermo Milano reacted and with ten minutes to go Argentina became strong on offense and with an outstanding performance by goalkeeper Lautaro Rodríguez managed to turn the game around.
Decisive minutes
The Albiceleste were two goals up with less than two minutes remaining when the Brazilian team scored to pull within a goal.
The last minute of the game was key, with the ball in Argentina’s possession and a time out requested by their coach.
The closing of the match was electrifying, Lautaro Rodríguez Lautaro Rodriguez blocked a shot made by his rival. Finally, Argentina took possession of the ball in the last 40 seconds securing the 26-25 win.
Lucas Da Silva of Brazil was the undisputed top scorer with 9 goals, while Bautista Gallardo stood out in the Argentine offense with 5 goals.
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It is worth mentioning the title of champion in the SCA Handball championship obtained by the Argentine national team, which also won a place for the World Championship in Poland 2025 and a ticket for the Junior Pan American Games, Asunción 2025.
Brazil and Uruguay won the two remaining places for both competitions.
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Photos: CoSCABal / Carlos Montealto
By Camila Miranda Torres.
