With an intractable Campazzo, the Argentine National Team was one step away from the World Cup

It was a summer night. Almost 30 degrees and a light breeze that ran near the coast of Mar del Plata. However, the temperature inside the Sports Center seemed much higher. And one of the main causes was the heat of the public that filled the stands and that did not stop encouraging at any time. It is that it was not for less with the performance of the Argentine National Teamwho played one for three of the four quarters one of his best games in the FIBA Americas Playoffs. And so sale in Canadawho came to the country undefeated and without NBA players, by 83-72 and was one step away from qualifying for the next World Cup in Indonesia, Japan and the Philippines.

If Argentina showed its most beautiful side on the 11th date of the second phase of this tournament, it is largely due to the presence of Facundo Campazzo. Since the point guard from Córdoba cannot participate in the Euroleague, he left Serbia and came to the country to direct Prigioni’s team. He to lead, from his role as captain and playmaker, to the National Team. And he not only got tired of distributing assists (12) and scoring points (13), but also the most applauded in the applause.

But beyond the fact that Campazzo’s magic happened in the opposite ring, the key to victory was once again based on the iron defense. In fact, in the second quarter he barely allowed Canada to score 13 points. In this area, the most prominent were Juan Pablo Vaulet, who has already established himself as the ideal 4 in the starting five, and Patricio Garino.

In addition, the Selection had an effective rotation from the substitute bench. The coach found solutions with the shots from the perimeter of Carlos Delfino and with some good minutes from Juan Fernández.

Argentina withdrew suffering during a part of the last period, but with success and in communion with the people and with the first step taken. In this way, the team will try to complete the objective on Sunday, at 9:10 p.m., against the Dominican Republic. A goal that is only one step away. You’ll make it?