The Argentine men’s hockey team, The Lionsachieved a vital victory against New Zealand by 1 to 0, within the framework of the third date of Group B of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Thomas Domeneat 9 minutes of the second quarter, scored the goal with which the “Albiceleste” won.
With this result, The Lions They achieved their first victory at the Olympic event in Paris and they maintain their hopes of qualifying for the quarter-finals, although they will have to win their next two matches.
After the setback in the debut defeat against Australia and the draw that slipped away at the end against IndiaThe Argentine team had no room for error and had to win no matter what.
In this context, Argentina He went out to play a tough match against New Zealandwho did not make things easy for him, but who he finally managed to hurt with the goal of Domenewho took advantage of a fortuitous action and with a dry shot from mid-height sealed the 1-0 that would be definitive.
In the third quarter, The Lions They needed the intervention of the Cordoba goalkeeper Thomas Santiagowho at 8 minutes, had his first big challenge and saved the team.
That move gave him confidence New Zealandbut Argentina He soon had three consecutive shorts that allowed him to “lower” his rival’s spirits, although he was unable to increase the advantage in his favor.
The Argentine national team They will play on Thursday against Irelandfrom 8.15, while it will close its participation in the group before Belgium on Saturday at 12:30, with the intention of reaching the quarter-finals.
Source: Ambito
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