Argentina’s women’s national field hockey team will set up a second consecutive World Cup final against archrivals the Netherlands on Saturday after beating Australia 1-0 on Thursday.
The team, coached by Fernando Ferrara, secured the win thanks to a goal from Hacoaj’s striker Julieta Jankunas, booking their place in the final that will played at the Wagener Hockey Stadium in Amstelveen, the Netherlands.
Argentina was superior throughout the match, as Australia failed to create dangerous chances. However, Las Leonas were unable to turn that advantage into goals despite earning six penalty corners across the first 47 minutes.
The seventh time was the charm, however, as a set play saw Agustina Gorzelany pass to Sofía Cairó, who, in turn, crossed the ball for Julieta Jankunas to deflect the shot from right in front of the goalkeeper and break the deadlock.
Forced to push for a result, Australia had its best chance of the game with just seven minutes on the clock, but a great save by Argentine goalkeeper Cristina “La China” Cosentino sealed Argentina’s place in the final.
