The Aldo Cantoni stadium has experienced glorious days in the history of Argentine sport. In San Juan, the nationals of roller hockey they consecrated world champions in three ecumenical tournaments: the elderly, in men and women; and also the men’s Sub 19.
The first to celebrate were the Under 19 players, after beating Italy 4-1 in the final. It was the third albiceleste crowning in this type of competition, after Cali 1999 and Malargüe 2005.
The elderly woman selected, The Eagleshe went through the youth team and became world champion after eight years by beating Spain 3-0.
And the third world title came from the hands of the older men, who reached that milestone for the sixth time in history after coming back from a poor scoreline in the final to beat holders Portugal 4-2.
let’s go guys
In the third edition of the World Skate Games, the Argentina men’s U19 team was a machine. The cast of Albiceleste directed by Juan Manuel Garcés he starred from start to finish.
In the end, Giuliano Giuliani He opened the account for the venue, but Italy established parity through Liam Bozzetto.
Already in the second period, Argentina took the lead again with a conquest of Joaquin Olmos, who also scored the third in a lucid intervention. The fourth and last goal of the Albiceleste for the 4-1 is the work of Luke Bridge.
winning eagles
Argentina was proclaimed world champion for the sixth time among women with a 3-0 victory over Spain, in a match in which the Albiceleste team knew how to make the most of the chances.
After two consecutive world finals between the two teams but with the victory of Spain, the rematch came for the Argentineswho played better and were more determined in attack, supported by their fans, who filled the Aldo Cantoni with eight thousand spectators.
In the first half Spain pressed but found the talent of Juliet Fernandez, which in two plays gave Las Águilas the lead. The second was “spoon”, a marvel that is rarely seen in a top-level game.
The World Cup goalscorer was the protagonist before the break, as was the goalkeeper Anabella Floreswhich has saved several occasions of danger.
In the second part, Adriana Sotto A play by Valentina Fernández ended up increasing the differences to 3-0, a score that weighed like a stone in the Spanish ranks and doomed the final.
Argentina regained the title after eight years: the last time was in Tourcoing, France in 2014. Then they reached the final twice and lost to the Spanish both times, first in China 2017 and then in Barcelona 2019.
the third title
Three titles weren’t crowds for Argentina in San Juan. The older men were crowned champions for the sixth time in their history, with a 4-2 victory over Portugal.
Two Henrique Magalhaes goals for Portugal, who dominated the Argentines in the first half, took the locals by surprise, accustomed to taking the lead throughout the season. but a little Pablo Alvarez one minute before the break, he brought Albiceleste back into the game.
A blue card for Telmo Pinto led to a direct free kick in which he didn’t miss Charles Nicholas and from that moment Argentina took control of the match, with a goal from Álvarez giving them the lead.
The emotion was maintained until the last moment, with chances for both teams in the final stretch of the match, up to 12 seconds from the conclusion, Ezekiel Mena He achieved the final goal which gave Argentina the title.
Source: Clarin
