The leoncitas champions of the Pan American Games JR!

The United States and Argentina met again in a Pan -American final, but now it was the turn of the Leoncitas. This Tuesday, August 19, both teams went to the court, against all prognosis, and went in search of the trophy. The final result was 3 to 0 for leoncitas.

The first half began with a goal to pure reflection of Sol Guignet that was later canceled by the referee, but the Albiceleste team continued to press and demonstrate its game, being offensive and seeking to break the zero again. After a great Guignet recovery play that combined with Victoria Falasco, Lourdes Pisthon (8 ‘) He diverted Falasco and put 1 to 0.

The third quarter began with a goal of Lourdes Pisthon (31 ‘). After a Guignet Sol Center, the Banco Nación player diverted the Bocha and left the result in an advantage of 2 to 0. Throughout the second half Argentina continued to press, trying to expand the score, and missing less than 10 minutes Milagros di Santo had a very clear situation, which ended in another short corner, that the American saltpeter saved. Lara Casas (56 ‘) He left the game in a final 3 to 0 with a push on the floor that went to the network.

With this victory, they not only achieved another trophy, but they granted the classification to the Lionesses to the Pan American Games that will take place in 2027.

Jr. Diablas vs. Las Cimaroncitas – Female Bronze

After the delays for climatic conditions, Chile and Uruguay went on the court in search of the medal for third place. The first half was quite even, both teams had the possession of the Bocha at times, but the Cimarroncitas had the clearest situations. Despite that, the game within the areas was inaccurate for both Chile and Uruguay, and went to the halftime in a goalless draw.

In the second half both teams sought to break the zero, but none could, despite the recoveries and income to the rival area. Lacking less than four minutes to finish the game, the Cimarroncitas got their fourth short corner, but the shot was raised and was exit for Chile. The final result was 0 to 0 and in the definition by Australian penalties the JR devils won 3 to 2, with goals from Javiera Saenz, Florencia Barrios and Maite Parada. The archera, Montserrat Araya covered the first shootout, while those that marked on the Uruguayan side were Justina Arregui and Sol Martínezsince after the review of the goal of Chiara Curcio, They invalidated the goal. This is how the JR devils stayed with the bronze medal.