Overview
- Argentina lost 7-1 to Portugal in the Women’s Futsal World Cup semifinal at PhilSports Arena in Pasig, Manila, exiting contention for the title.
- Portugal closed the first half 6-0 with doubles from Lídia Moreira and Fifo plus goals by Janice Silva and Ana Azevedo; Inês Matos added the seventh, and Mailén Romero netted Argentina’s late consolation.
- Argentina will play for bronze on Sunday at 6:00 a.m. Argentina time against the loser of Spain vs. Brazil in the inaugural FIFA women’s futsal championship.
- In handball, Argentina’s La Garra fell 28-25 to Poland to open the Main Round despite leading 15-14 at halftime and drawing level 23-23 with seven minutes left; Elke Karsten scored nine and was named MVP.
- Next up for La Garra is France on Saturday at 2:00 p.m. Argentina time, with Macarena Sans sidelined by injury.