Handball: Brazil guarantees place in the quarterfinals of the Women's World Cup
Brazil is classified, with one round of anticipation, to the quarterfinals of the World Women's Handball Championship, which is held in Spain. This Friday (10), the Lionesses (as the Brazilian team is known) overcame Argentina by 24 to 19, in Torrevieja, for the second round of the second phase.
The result led the world champion team in 2013 to the leadership of Group 4, with eight points, the result of victories over Croatia, Japan (still in the first phase), Austria and Argentina. In the previous stage, the Brazilians also overcame Paraguay, but as the opponent did not continue in the tournament, the triumph score does not count.
Before the knockout, Brazil will play the last game for the second phase against hosts Spain, this Sunday (12), at 4:30 pm (GMT), in a commitment that will lead to the leadership of Group 4. In the quarterfinals, the Lionesses will have ahead or Denmark, also already classified and competing for the top of Group 3.
In this Friday's match, the Argentines started better, opening 3-0. The Brazilians took almost seven minutes to hit the net for the first time, but soon took control of the actions, led by Patrícia Matieli (top scorer of the game, with nine goals) and for the defenses of goalkeeper Babi Arenhart, elected the best on the court and mainly responsible for the efficiency of the rivals in the shots, not having sured 40%.
Brazil went to half-time winning 13-10 and almost conceded the tie at the start of the second half, but managed to maintain the lead, despite Argentina's efforts to reduce the loss. In addition to Patrícia and Babi, Jéssica Quintino (five goals), Bruna de Paula (four), Larissa Araújo, Giulia Guarieiro (two each), Adriana Doce and Tamires Araújo (one each) also stood out.
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