MADRID, 1 Dic. (EUROPA PRESS) –
The Spanish women’s handball team started the 2021 World Cup, which it hosts with a great victory (29-13) against Argentina, who stood up until the middle of the second half, when the world runner-up broke the match in Torrevieja.
The ‘Guerreras’, who arrive at their World Cup with that silver from two years ago, solved their debut nerves, with a thick first half, to unleash their game in the second act. Those of José Ignacio Prades, who took the reins three months ago, punished the losses of his rival and escaped on the scoreboard, leaving the albiceleste with three goals in half an hour.
The change to 5: 1 in defense also helped in the steal and career hallmarks of the selection. Argentina rushed, fell into exclusions and Spain left the debut resolved with 10 minutes remaining (20-12). Spain will play their second Preliminary Phase match against China on Saturday and against Austria on Monday, in search of the Main Round, from where the quarterfinal teams will come out.