Chile vs. Argentina

The second match featured fierce South American rivals Chile v. Argentina. The teams completed energetic warm ups in what remained comfortable conditions under cloudy skies.

The game got started at a fast pace. Argentina very quickly established territorial and possession advantage using the high press and a compact defense to force Chile into what is becoming a familiar pattern of the dominant team playing almost exclusively in their attacking 25-yard area. It only took Granatto 3 minutes to give Argentina the lead when her skillful left side attack and shot leaving no chance for Lopez in goal. Two minutes later another left side circle penetration by Jankunas ended in a spectacular reverse stick shot goal. Chile tried to press more aggressively, but this failed to close the gaps and it took good work by Krimerman and Cambiaso to keep Las Leoncitas out. Argentina earned their first PC in the 15th minute and Toccalino flicked powerfully past Lopez’s right for a 3-0 lead. A few minutes later another Toccalino effort from the PC was well saved by Cambiaso on the left post. In the 22nd minute a wonderful passing move found Trinchinetti in the circle and her one touch layoff for Granatto was beautifully finished with a powerful shot for a 4-0 lead. Chile continued to work hard on defense and eventually created a couple circle penetrations, but Argentina remained patient and were able to keep their clean sheet going. In the 34th minute a skillful Ladra run on the right baseline created a rebound that Jardel Mateos slapped in for a 5-0 lead. The halftime horn sounded a minute later and Argentina went in 5-0 up at the break.