The Argentine national team, in the semi-final of the women’s Copa América and one step away from their fourth World Cup

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The Argentine national team, in the semi-final of the women's Copa América and one step away from their fourth World Cup

Florencia Bon Segundo celebrates the Albiceleste’s only goal against Venezuela with Larroquette and Banini. Photo: AP / Dolores Ochoa.

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The fourth World Cup in its history, the second in a row, was upon us for the Argentine women’s soccer team. With pain, but at the same time affirming the bond she had in favor of him in the duel Venezuelawon 1-0 with a goal of Florence Bonsecondwhich prompted a great individual missionary game Yamila Rodriguez. Thus, they finished second in Group B behind Brazil and, on Monday, they will face the hosts Colombia on his first chance to reach Australia-New Zealand 2023, for the semifinals of America’s Cup.

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Those led by German Portanova they knew how to suffer, supported by the rescues of Vanina Correaand celebrate Bonsecond’s goal, in the middle of the second half, after having wasted several counterattack situations that could have given a bit of serenity previously.

The truth is that the Albiceleste, who had just defeated Peru and Uruguay (4-0 and 5-0 respectively), keep the dream of getting the ticket to the World Cup, while fighting for a South American title that they only got in the 2006. the latest edition, in Chile 2018, was ranked third, which earned him qualification for the 2019 World Cup in France.

In addition to the three direct tickets to the Australia-New Zealand World Cup, the two selected finalists will also qualify for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Therefore, with the victory over Venezuela, they have secured, at a minimum, the playoffs and are qualify for the Pan American Games of 2023. On Monday, against Colombia, he will look for a direct ticket to Australia-New Zealand 2023.

The other semifinal, on Tuesday, will be between Brazil and Paraguay.

Source: Clarin

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