The Lionesses defeated the Netherlands after four years in an unforgettable match

The Albiceleste team defeated the Dutch 3-2 in the second meeting between both teams in this season of the Pro League played in Santiago del Estero. The goals were from Zoe Díaz, Juana Castellaro and Majo Granatto.

The first quarter started with a lot of action from The Lionesses, and the first attack came a few minutes after a flick from Agustina Gorzelany towards Sofía Cairo, who entered the Dutch area and hit a backhand shot that went over Anne Veenendaal’s goal.. Argentina warned and five minutes later, after a good combination of passes between Cairo, Eugenia Trinchinetti and Majo Granatto the center arrived so that Zoe Díaz made a deflection into the first goal for Las Leonas. But with two seconds left to close the first fifteen minutes, The Netherlands equalized the scores after a good counterattack that ended in Fay van der Elst’s goal.

The second period was a constant back and forth, in which those led by Raoul Ehren had their first attack a few seconds after the short corner, in which Yibbi Jansen dragged and Cristina Cosentino responded effectively to prevent the Dutch from scoring. But Argentina reacted quickly and scored several short goals in a row, in which they could not convert.

In the complement, the dynamics of both teams continued to flourish. The Netherlands came out to press from the beginning and Las Leonas were not far behind. Those directed by Fernando Ferrara arrived quickly at the opposing area and got a short cornerbut Dutch goalkeeper Anne Veenendaal prevented the second goal for Las Leonas.

The last quarter was a pure goal. The Albiceleste team began by stretching the lead, after a short corner Juana Castellaro scored the second goal on the rebound to take the lead on the scoreboard. But the Netherlands quickly responded and Mette Winter scored 2-2 after a rebound in a short. The Lionesses did not lower their arms and they continued to press all over the field, With 4 minutes left, after a good overflow from Julieta Jankunas, she found Majo Granatto in the back center who turned around and scored the final 3-2.

With this result, Argentina closed the Pro League year with two draws against Germany (one was a bonus point), a defeat and a victory against the Netherlands. And it will roar again in the international competition next year on this same stage. From February 19 to 23, those led by Ferrara will face Belgium and Australia.

Argentina formed with: Cristina Cosentino; Valentina Raposo, Agustina Gorzelany, Sofía Cairo, Sofía Toccalino, Agostina Alonso, Eugenia Trinchinetti, Juana Castellaro, Julieta Jankunas, Majo Granatto, Zoe Díaz. Substitutes: Mercedes Artola, Chiara Ambrosini, Valentina Marcucci, Victoria Falasco, Lourdes Pisthon, Brisa Bruggesser, Paula Santamarina. DT: Fernando Ferrara.