Argentina prevails without ‘rebels’

The women’s soccer team Argentina won 2-0 this Friday at Costa Rica, in a friendly match where the Albiceleste showed their dominance in the set piece. The game started with some scares for the locals, but winger Milagros Martín saved his team twice in almost consecutive plays.

The first goal of the match came from a tactical foul placed by Yamila Rodriguez for her teammate Rocío Bueno, which ended with a massive header. In this way, the Racing Club forward made his debut as a scorer with the Albiceleste on the same day as his debut.

Argentina continued to close in on the Costa Rican goal and had another clear chance on the stroke of half-time with the boot of defender Catalina Roggerone, thanks to a great cross shot that was deflected by goalkeeper Daniela Solera. Costa Rica were more prominent at the start of the second half, keeping possession and taking care of the ball against the Argentinian attack.

Forward Sheika Scott had the clearest chance for the Costa Rican team, with a great drive that ended in the gloves of Argentine goalkeeper, captain Vanina Correa.

Just when the visitors’ approach seemed to bring them closer to the goal, another set piece would prove to be the highlight of the match. Newcomer Estefanía Palomar took advantage of a game similar to the first goal to double Argentina’s lead with another fine header in the dying minutes.

This left midfielder Chiara Shingarella, currently playing at Kennesaw University in the USA, as the figure of the match with two assists that highlighted the strategy of Germán Portanova’s team.

At the end of the match, the Argentine team joined in a heartfelt hug that seemed to end a week full of controversy, due to the resignation of four players who coached the Argentine Football Association (AFA) for the difficult conditions to the team. concentrations. The two teams will meet again next Monday, June 3, in another friendly match that will be held at the Ciudad de Vicente López Stadium in the province of Buenos Aires.