ARG VS KOR HWC: It was a dramatic game today at the Kalinga International Hockey Stadium of Bhubaneswar. Korea dragged 0-1 in the first quarter and then come again to acquire level and then get frontwards 2-1 before Argentina secured twice to form it a four-goal second quarter. The first half finished 3-2 on the side of South Americans. Second half Korea is even up in the third quarter. Argentina went frontwards 4-3 at the finish of the third quarter. The group goes till 5-3 in the last quarter. The game finished 5-5 as the Asians did not fail to try. In the shoot-out round, Korea secured three out of four shots while Argentina gained two out of five shots and fails 3-2.
Casella Makes Use of his Intelligence to Shoot the Goal
ARG VS KOR HWC: Korea took the drive and performs from left to right. Maico Casella from Argentina has a quick shot on goal after an excellent circle entry from the right side by Federico Monja. From the left flank, during ARG VS KOR HWC Nicolas Della Torre places the ball into the hitting circle and Keenan offers a diversion that strikes the left post. However, the first pass from Della Torre was too sky-high and the whistle went up. So if it had gone in, then the counting of the goal would not be had anyway. The ball was placed into the hitting circle for Domene but his first hold lifts the ball at peak deadly.
ARG VS KOR HWC: And it’s a goal as Argentina brings out the first kindness of a sloppy serve from the goalkeeper of Korea. Kim Jaehyeon is not successful to clear the ball with a kick. Casella utilizes the chance and lifts it over Kim who jumps to make a rescue. And into the unlocked goal. Korea gains a penalty corner after Augustin Mazzilli seizes an ariel pass not legally closing his own hitting circle. The quick possession stats of Argentina and Korea are 53% and 47% respectively. Argentina utilized the 3D skills for an entry in the circle in the last seconds but the defense of Korea did a satisfactory job to stop the way. As the first quarter came to an end Argentina stood with one goal lead.
ARG VS KOR HWC: Argentina Trounced on the Scorecard
Della Torre arrived at the hitting circle across the baseline but amazing defensive work from Jang. And it’s a goal, patience offers Korea a great prize. An intelligent pass into the hitting circle from Lee Jungjun to discover Hwang Taeil who offers the cross to unspotted Kim Sunghyun at the distant posts. Kim Sunghyun did not make any flaw to place the ball in the backside of the net. Another goal as Korea grabs the lead from the PC.
ARG VS KOR HWC: Jang handled the ball to Seo Inwoo on the right and further, it moves from Seo to Yang and back to Seo. And then Seo handled it to Kim Hyeongjin at the distant post who handled it to Jeong Jun-woo at the close post who did not do any mistake in setting the ball in the backside of the net. Also one goal, this time Argentina wipes the shortfall within seconds of resuming in ARG VS KOR HWC. After that a penalty corner for Argentina. Lee Seung-Hoon fouls on Lucas Vila. And a goal as Nicolas Della Torre discovers the bottom right corner with the drag flip. Now Argentina took the lead. When the last few seconds were left to finish the second quarter both groups look satisfied with the present scorecard. In the end, Argentina leads the scoreboard 3-2.
ARG VS KOR HWC: Korea Increased their Rhythm
In ARG VS KOR HWC, Korea arises the tempo and gained a penalty corner after Hwang Taeil placed the cross from the left. Lee Jungjun gets a diversion before it strikes the foot of a player of Argentine behind him and it’s a goal. Jang Jonghyun discovers the bottom left corner with his drag flip.
The scores level. Argentina gained a penalty corner as Bugallo discovers Lee Seung-hoon’s foot inside the hitting circle on the left. Della Torre’s opening drag flip is rescued by the goalkeeper of Korea but a back stick from a player of Korea grants another penalty corner to South Americans. It’s a goal as this time Della Torre strikes the drag flip to the bottom right corner and it went via Lee Nam Yong, the Korean skipper’s legs on the line to discover the back of the net. Argentina somehow possesses the lead in the last 15 mins.
Penalty Shoot-Out Heads Korea as Winner
ARG VS KOR HWC: The goal as Argentina possesses a cushion. A cut across from Toscani from the right as Casella with a cheeky diversion leading towards the close post. The Goalkeeper of Korea retains it out and Keenan places the bounce in the back of the net. A penalty corner was gained by Korea. Lee Nam Yong grabs the ball inside the hitting circle from the right. Cicileo lifts it deadly and Korea earned an opportunity. It’s a goal as Jang’s drag flip strikes Santiago in the right arm before dripping over the line. Kim Jae Hyeon enforced to make a rescue after another flow of attacks from the South Americans. As the whistle blew there is a need for the penalty shoot-out. In the penalty shoot out Korea took the lead over Argentina. While Jang Jonghyun stood as the Player of the Game.
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