Handball World Cup: already without chances, Argentina achieved its first victory in the second phase

The ARGENTINE SELECTION of Handball, The gladiatorsbeat Cape Verde in it World Cup 2025 for 30 to 26 in the main round and seeks to finish its participation with at least two wins at the close of the second round.

The meeting was played at the Zagreb Arena, where the national cast achieved its first victory in this instance of the tournament, although it no longer has the possibility of advancing to the quarterfinals.

Despite this, the team showed character after the defeat against Slovenia on the previous date. Now, on Sunday they will face Iceland at the close of their participation in group 4.

The start of the match favored the Argentines, who deployed great performance and achieved a partial 6-0, placing four goals above.

However, the Africans reacted and, with a more solid game, reached the draw before the break. The score was matched 14-14 at the end of the first 30 minutes, leaving everything open for the second half.

In the complementary stage, Facundo Cangiani stood out by scoring four goals in a short period of time, allowing gladiators to take an important advantage.

At 46 minutes, Argentina reached a maximum difference of five goals, which knew how to stay until the end.

A discount goal from Cabo Verde on the closure left the final score at 30-26.

The African Delcio Pina was the top scorer of the meeting with ten goals. On the Argentine side, several players contributed to the victory with their goals. Juan Saco, Martín Jung and Facundo Cangiani scored five goals each.

Pedro Martínez and Nicolás Bono contributed four, while Tomás Cañete added three.

Ramiro Martínez added two goals, and Santiago Barceló with Gastón Mouriño marked one, sealing a key collective performance for victory.