5-3 Victory over India

Argentina, under Lucas Rey, defeated India 5-3 at the field hockey World Cup. The match opened with an early goal: Joaquín Toscani put Argentina ahead with a cross at 41 seconds. Nicolás Della Torre added the second from a short corner, sealing a 2-0 before India equalised with Sukhjeet Singh at 9 minutes.

Dominance in the second half

The third quarter was decisive. Tomás Domene scored the third goal at 3 minutes of the third quarter and, 20 seconds before its end, doubled his tally with a penalty, taking the score to 4-1. The fourth quarter saw Toscani score the 5-1, securing the advantage and moving the team closer to the semi-finals.

Group stage statistics

The Netherlands have 6 points with a +4 goal difference, while Argentina shares the 6 points but with a +2 difference. England has 3 points and a 0 difference. The only result that would prevent Argentina’s qualification is an England win by two goals or more (6-4, 7-5, etc.). India is out of the race.

Coach’s comments

Maico Casella, a team pillar, expressed satisfaction: "The match we played against India was a showcase of the team we are, what we can do on the field, with and without the ball. There are mistakes to correct for what’s ahead; that will be the difference between reaching the goals we have in mind." He added that hockey is very balanced and that the team has had good tournaments in the Pro Leagues.

Next steps

With the win, Los Leones await the result of the Netherlands-England match scheduled for 13:00. An Netherlands or England win by a two-goal margin or more would keep Argentina out of the semi-finals. If England wins by a smaller margin, Argentina will secure its place.

Match details

  • Toscani goal: 1-0 at 41 s
  • Della Torre goal: 2-0 from a short corner
  • Domene goal: 3-0 at 3 min of 3Q
  • Domene penalty: 4-0 at 20 s of 4Q
  • Toscani goal: 5-1 at 8 min of 4Q
  • India’s equalisers: Sukhjeet Singh (9 min), Hardik Singh and Sukhjeet Singh (end)

The Argentine team now waits for the outcome of the next match to confirm their place in the semi-finals.