The Argentine team beat the Netherlands 4 to 2 in the Australian penalty shoot-out in the tournament taking place in Santiago del Estero.
This Wednesday, December 10, on ESPN 2 and Disney+ The Lions They faced the Dutch. After the 1-1 draw in regular time, the team Argentina beat the Dutch 4 to 2 in the Australian penalty shootout.
Like every game against the Netherlands, it was a very dynamic match, with the Dutch with a constant verticality and Los Leones trying to prevent balls from leaking and trying to penetrate the rival area, with a firm defense in front. In the beginning, Lucio Mendez Pin He had a very clear situation that although he entered, it was not validated by the referee. Then, from push to race Thierry Brinkman (12′) made it 1 to 0 for the Netherlands, with the great assistance of Duco Telgenkamp. The chosen second best goalkeeper in the world, Tomás Santiago, He had great responses throughout the first half, preventing the result from being more bulky.
The second half began with Argentina looking for the game, and with a backhand shot by Lucas Toscani (40′) that went to the roof of the goalThe Lions tied the score 1 to 1. In the last 15 minutes of the game, the two teams had their comings and goings in the respective offensive areas, but the defensive work of both the Netherlands and Argentina did not allow the change in the result.
Definition of shootouts
Argentine shooters: Maico Casella (saved), Tomás Domene (goal), Lucas Toscani (goal), Lucio Méndez Pin (goal) Bautista Capurro (goal).
Tomás Santiago blocked Joep de Mol’s shot.
On Thursday, December 11, starting at 6:55 p.m. they will play against Pakistan, on ESPN2 and Disney+.
Argentine Training: Tomás Santiago, Juan Ignacio Catán, Nicolás Cicileo, Nicolás Della Torre, Thomas Habif, Matías Rey, Tadeo Marcucci, Joaquín Toscani, Tomás Domene, Lucas Martínez, Bautista Capurro. Substitutes: Nehuén Hernando, Facundo Zárate, Ignacio Ibarra, Maico Casella, Facundo Sarto, Lucas Toscani, Lucio Méndez Pin. DT: Lucas Rey
Iñaki Minadeo, Tobías Martins, Nicolás Keenan (due to muscle discomfort), Agustín Bonanno, Ignacio Nardolillo and Santiago Tarazona They were left out of those called up for this match.
