The Yaguaretés beat South Africa 25-10 and ended with joy in Hong Kong
The Yaguaretés, who came to the SVNS World Championship in Hong Kong with the intention of finishing in the first places and, thus, securing a place in the SVNS 1 of the next season, finished in the 11th place with a balance of four defeats and one win.
The Argentines began their participation on the left foot and fell 29-14 in view of France in debut; while in their second meeting they were also surpassed by 27-5 facing USA. On the second day, at the close of participation in the group stage, they also fell to Spain by 17-12 finishing in the last position of their respective zone.
With these results, they played the ninth place semifinals, against Brazil, where they lost 19-17. However, on the final day, they decisively prevailed over South Africa by 25-10 to finish in 11th place and close with a smile his participation in the traditional Asian competition, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary.
Las Yaguaretés 25-10 South Africa (Final 11th place)
The Yaguaretés said goodbye to the tournament with a very good performance, which had a brilliant first half as the fundamental pillar to achieve victory. During the first 7 minutes, the Argentines had complete possession of the ball, and with good movements, they scored three tries through Cristal Escalante, Sofía González and Virginia Brígido to go 15-0 at halftime. Already in the complement, South Africa closed the gap at the start, but they never really got close to the scoreboard. With victories from Talía Rodich and Azul Medina, the Albiceleste team secured the result.
Training: 18. Josefina Padellaro, 11. Antonella Reding, 3. María Taladrid, 9. Virginia Brígido, 4. Paula Pedrozo (C), 10. Sofía González, 12. Cristal Escalante.
Substitutes: 15. Ruth Velázquez, 14. Malena Díaz, 8. Candela Delgado, 22. Francesca Icaruso, 13. Talía Rodich.
Las Yaguaretés 17-19 Brazil (Semifinal 9th place)
The Argentines showed all their intensity from the beginning, to the point that Sofía González scored a try in the first action of the game. Although Brazil did not give up and responded quickly, captain Paula Pedrozo once again put the Albicelestes ahead. At the close of the first half, a confusion on the part of those led by Nahuel García caused Las Yaras to lead at halftime by 14-10. In the second half, the pressure from Las Yaguaretés did not ease and they had their rival in their own field for almost three minutes, but without being able to pass the line of defense and counter-attack, the Brazilians stretched their difference on the scoreboard. Almost instantly, Sofía González added her double, but it was not enough for the Argentine victory and they lost 19-17.
Training: 18. Josefina Padellaro, 12. Cristal Escalante, 3. María Taladrid, 9. Virginia Brígido, 4. Paula Pedrozo (C), 10. Sofía González, 13. Talía Rodich.
Substitutes: 11. Antonella Reding, 15. Ruth Velázquez, 14. Malena Díaz, 8. Candela Delgado, 22. Francesca Icaruso
Las Yaguaretés 12-17 Spain (Match 3)
The Argentines began with intensity and territorial dominance in an even and frictional start against the Europeans, in which during the first minutes no advantages were taken. In that context, the Yaguaretés managed to open the scoring with a great try from Talia Rodich with pure speed and power, but at the end of the first half the Spanish took advantage of a counterattack to turn the result around and go into the break 7-5 up on the scoreboard. After the break, those led by Nahuel Garcia They hit again with a great try Escalante Crystal to go ahead 12-7, although they could not sustain the advantage. In the last action of regular time the Europeans had a try annulled by knock-on, but in extra time they ended up winning with the decisive victory to seal the final 17-12.
Training: 18. Josefina Padellaro, 12. Cristal Escalante, 3. María Taladrid, 9. Virginia Brígido, 4. Paula Pedrozo (C), 10. Sofía González, 13. Talía Rodich.
Substitutes: 6. Azul Medina, 11. Antonella Reding, 15. Ruth Velázquez, 14. Malena Díaz, 8. Candela Delgado.
Las Yaguaretés 5-27 United States (Match 2)
Those directed by Nahuel Garcia They started with the clear intention of being protagonists and suffocated the North Americans. The pressure paid off since everything took place on rival territory, but the Argentines lacked the necessary effectiveness to take advantage of their moment and could not punish one of the best teams in the world. After enduring the initial siege, everything went in favor of The Eagles who demonstrated their hierarchy and went to rest with a 12-0 in their favor, thanks to the conquests of Sammy Sullivan and Kaylen Thomas. After the break, those in light blue and white were once again incisive in the opening minutes, although this time they were able to score with the help of Talia Rodich. What seemed to begin a comeback was not such, since once again the Americans reacted and ended up scoring thanks to Kristi Kirsheagain Sullivan and Autumn Czaplicki They scored in a burst that ended up determining the final score.
Training: 18. Josefina Padellaro, 12. Cristal Escalante, 3. María Taladrid, 9. Virginia Brígido, 4. Paula Pedrozo (C), 10. Sofía González, 13. Talía Rodich.
Substitutes: 6. Azul Medina, 11. Antonella Reding, 15. Ruth Velázquez, 14. Malena Díaz, 8. Candela Delgado.
Las Yaguaretés 14-29 France (Match 1)
The opening minutes of the first half were completely dominated by the European team against an Argentine team that could not find a way to do damage or stop the attacks. With the passing of the minutes the group led by Nahuel García He began to find his footing and understand how to play against the French team. Thus they left behind the imprecise kicks and getting rid of the ball to string together good collective associations that allowed them to advance meters. However, the physical power and efficiency of the French women made it impossible for them to celebrate their debut. For the albiceleste team they supported Sofía González (two conversions) and Josefina Padellaro. In France, the tries came in the hands of Lou Noel, Annie Cecile Ciofani, Lili Dezou, Alycia Christiaens and Chloe Jacquet.
Training: 18. Josefina Padellaro, 12. Cristal Escalante, 3. María Taladrid, 9. Virginia Brígido, 4. Paula Pedrozo (C), 10. Sofía González, 13. Talía Rodich.
Substitutes: 6. Azul Medina, 11. Antonella Reding, 22. Francesca Iacaruso, 14. Malena Díaz, 8. Candela Delgado.
