Argentina’s last game in the World Cup was a 21-30 defeat against Iceland in the third date of Group IV of the Main Round. The Gladiators said goodbye to the ecumenical event in the 20th position of the ranking.
The Argentine national team achieved two victories and four defeats in its 15th participation in the Men’s Handball World Championship held in Croatia, Denmark and Norway.
First minutes
Rodolfo Jung’s team had some very positive moments in the first twenty minutes of the game.
Meanwhile, Iceland, after a 9-9 partial, adjusted its defense and showed solidity in its attack, taking an advantage in the scoreboard and going to the break 15-10 in its favor.
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Second half
At the start of the second half, the Icelanders were more effective and stretched the difference in just a few minutes of play.
Iceland’s goalkeeper Viktor Gísli Hallgrimsonn protected all three posts and the defense blocked Argentina’s attacks.
Ramiro Martínez was the Albiceleste’s top scorer with 6 goals, while Ódinn Thór Ríkharsonn was the top scorer with 7 goals.
It should be noted that the Argentine national team qualified for the third consecutive time in the second round. This time, with a renewed squad with an average age of 26 years old.
Argentina managed to beat Bahrain in the first round 26-25 and earned their ticket to the Main Round where they overcame Cape Verde 30-26.
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By Loly Coria
