Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay seal their ticket to the World Cup 2025! The CT Niteroi Stadium lived its last day with a vibrant final that crowned Brazil as champion of the HSCA Senior Women, in a historic day that defined the qualifiers to the World Cup Germany/Netherlands 2025.
Here is a summary of the last day!
GAME 1: EL SALVADOR VS PARAGUAY
Paraguay closed its participation in the SCA Senior Women’s Handball, the Guaraníes defeated El Salvador 49-19.
From the beginning, the team led by Marizza Faria showed its superiority, reaching an 80% effectiveness in attack and a solid defense that left the score 21-4 at the end of the first half.
In the second half, the Guaraníes maintained their dominance and widened the gap with a fast and effective game.
Ariana Portillo was the star of the match, scoring 8 goals and being elected MVP of the game, crowning a brilliant performance at the end of the tournament.crowning a brilliant performance at the end of the tournament.
GAME 2: URUGUAY VS CHILE
Uruguay defeated Chile 27-18 and obtained the third place in the SCA Senior Women’s Handballheld at the CT Niteroi stadium.
After a tight first half that ended 9-8 in favor of the Charrúas, Uruguay dominated the second half, taking advantage of Chile’s offensive problems, which went 10 minutes without scoring.
With this victory, Uruguay not only won the bronze medal, but also secured its qualification to the World Cup in Germany/Netherlands 2025.but also secured its qualification to the World Cup in Germany/Netherlands 2025, marking its return to the tournament after 13 years.marking its return to the tournament after 13 years.
The Uruguayan scorers were Catalina Torunier and Martina Barreiro with 4 goals each. Paula Eastman was elected MVP of the match.
GAME 3: BRAZIL VS ARGENTINA
Brazil defeated Argentina 31-22 in the final of the SCA Senior Women’s Handball, Niteroi 2024, winning the title with an outstanding performance.winning the championship with an outstanding performance.
Both teams arrived undefeated and already qualified for the 2025 World Cup, but the locals imposed their superiority from the start.
With a solid defense led by Gabriela Moreschi, who shined with 10 saves in the first half, and a 68% effectiveness in attack, Brazil dismantled the Garra’s recovery attempts and closed the first half with a 17-11 lead.and a 68% effectiveness in attack, Brazil dismantled La Garra’s recovery attempts and closed the first half with a 17-11 advantage.
In the second half, Brazil extended their dominance thanks to lethal counterattacks and taking advantage of their opponents’ mistakes.
Despite outstanding saves by Ayelén Rosalez in the final minutes, Argentina could not get any closer on the scoreboard.
The top scorer of the match was Bruna de Paula with 6 goals. Marcela Arounnian was elected MVP of the match.
Here is the final standings of the HSCA Senior Women’s, Niteroi 2024!
1° Brazil
2° Argentina
3° Uruguay
4° Paraguay
5° Chile
6° El Salvador
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Photos: CoSCABal/Germán Paez.
By Camila Miranda Torres.
