Argentina will be taking on Spain for the second round in the FIH Men’s Pro League at the Cenard, Buenos Aires. In terms of their last meeting, it was a tense affair between the two as Spain just about managed to grab the win with a scoreline of 4-3, which was also their first win of the campaign. Meanwhile, Argentina will be looking to right the wrongs and come out with a favourable result this time around.
Match Details
Date- Sunday, February 9
Kick-Off- 5:00 AM (IST)
Venue- Cenard, Buenos Aires
Argentina
M Casella and L Vila should be starting as the forwards, while A Mazzilli and L Martines are expected to come off the bench. J Lopez, M Rey wukk could be accommodating the midfield. P Ibarra and L Tolini should be fitting in at defence.
Squads
P Ibarra (c), L Martinez, N Cicileo, L Vila, M Ferreiro, J Tolini, A Bugallo, T Domene, I Oritz, J Lopez, A Mazzilli, F Fernandez, N Keenan, M Casella, T Santiago, M Rey, J Vivaldi, S Tarazona
Spain
Josep Romeu has been in good form and should be starting in the defence. Pau Quemada and A Iglesia will be in contention to lead the attack for the Spanish outfit. David Alegre should be accommodating the midfield.
Squads
Miguel Delas (c), Josep Cunill, Josep Romeu, Joan Tarres, Xavi Lleonart, Ricardo Sanchez, Marc Recasens, Quico Cortes, Mario Garin, Marc Bolto, Marc Salles, Alvaro Iglesias, Roc Oliva, David Alegre, Pau Quemada, Llorenc Piera, Marc Miralles, Alejandro de Frutos.
From the last 11 games between the two sides, seven have been won by Argentina in contrast to Spain’s three wins. One game has ended on level terms during the process.
Lucas Vila will be a threat from Argentina’s end and has scored 79 goals from 151 games for his side.
Pau Quemada has been the mainstays of for the Spanish outfit. Quemada has 91 goals from 134 games for his side.
Alvaro Iglesias has been one of the key players for Spain. Iglesias has 34 goals from 128 games.
A Mazzilli has netted 41 goals from 144 games for Argentina.
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