Argentina started with a 7-1 victory
September 16, 20241 Min Read
FIFA Futsal World Cup 2024 is going on in Uzbekistan. Argentina got a great start in this tournament of 24 teams. Despite falling behind in their first match in the group stage, Albiceleste defeated Ukraine 7-1.
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Argentina faced the European opponent Ukraine at Humo Arena in Tashkent on Saturday night. Petro Shoturma's goal gave Argentina the lead in the 18th minute. However, the Albiceleste got the motivation to return to the match from there.
Kevin Arrietta was added to the team due to another injury. He scored two goals in the match. Christian Boruto also scored a pair of goals. The remaining three goals came from the feet of Alan Brandy, Matias Rosa and Lucas Boley Alaminos. Argentina's next match in Group 'C' is against Afghanistan. That match will be on 18th. And in the last match their opponent is Angola. That match will be on 21st.
In the other match of Group 'C', Angola and Afghanistan match, however, saw a close fight. From the beginning of the match it was attack and counter attack. In the end, however, Afghanistan won. They beat Angola 6-4.
In this tournament of 24 teams, the champion and runner-up team of each group will get a place in the last sixteen. The second round will start from September 26.