Brazil and Argentina finalists and qualified to the World Cup, both teams will dispute the gold medal of the SCA U20 Handball Championship this Friday from 8 p.m. at the SND Arena in Asuncion.
Colombia vs Guatemala
The Colombian team defeated the Guatemalans 23-21 and won the IHF Trophy intercontinental phase, as El Salvador lost to Chile.
In the first half they finished even at 8-8, but in the second half, both teams adjusted their defenses and came out determined to win the game.
Colombia was able to take advantage of their opponent’s turnovers and managed to win the match. Sara Arroyave was the top scorer with 11 goals scored.
“We have only one day of competition left and the balance is very encouraging because many times we do not have the opportunity to participate in these tournaments, gaining exposure to other teams is very good,” said Monica Ospina, Colombia’s coach.said Monica Ospina, Colombia’s coach.
“We beat a great rival like Guatemala and we are one step away from achieving our goal, which is the intercontinental phase”.Ospina concluded.
Chile vs El Salvador
The Chilean women defeated El Salvador 45-19, with this result they will be looking for the fifth place in the competition against Colombia this Friday at 4:00 pm.
Valentina Cadiz Diaz scored 11 goals and was the top scorer of the game followed by teammate Renata Lizana with 9 and Noa Mayhuay with 8 goals.
“I am happy to be in this Coscabal competition, I have only been with the team for a week, we are trying to adjust some things and give them my philosophy of the game,” said coach Guillermo Milano.said coach Guillermo Milano.
“The ideas I have in defense and attack, it will be difficult but the girls will adapt. We are evolving game by game.
Brazil vs Uruguay (semifinal)
An even first half between the Uruguayans and Brazilians, both teams played solid defense, until in the final minutes Brazil managed to take off on the scoreboard and close a partial 12-7.
In the second half, Brazil took advantage of Uruguay’s missed shots to counterattack and convert in each offensive.
Uruguay felt the physical wear and tear and could not penetrate the green and yellow defense. Brazil won 25-17, and with this result the Brazilians reached the final of the championship and one of the qualifying places for the World Championship of the category.
Raquel Ladeia was the scorer of the match with 7 goals, followed by teammate Samanta Hevelin de Oliveira Martins with 6 goals.
“Qualifying to the world championship is our first objective, now we are waiting to know who will be the rival to play the final. It is a very good championship, in general the organization both in the lodging and on the field has been very good,” said the coach of Brazil, Marlon Araújo.said Brazil’s coach, Marlon Araújo.
Argentina vs Paraguay (semifinal)
The second semifinal of the day was played with a large crowd. An evenly matched game between both teams, with an offense that hurt its rival in every attacking opportunity.
They went to the break with a 13-11 partial in favor of Argentina.
In the second half, Argentina, despite some turnovers, improved its defense and counterattack, stretched the advantage on the scoreboard and took the victory 27-10.
Helena Molina was the top scorer of the game with 7 goals. With this result Argentina got the ticket to the World Cup and will play the final against Brazil at 8:00 pm.
“We are happy to have qualified for the world championship, which was one of our objectives, tomorrow we will look for the gold medal in the final against Brazil. The players are having a good tournament, with some issues to correct, we always want a little more”, said Martin Duhau, coach of Argentina.said Martin Duhau, coach of Argentina.
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By Loly Coria
