The Argentine women’s roller hockey team, The Eaglesbecame world champion after eight years by beating Spain 3-0 in the final on Saturday night, as part of the World Skate Games that take place in San Juan.
In a packed Aldo Cantoni stadium, the goals of the albiceleste team, led by coach Darío Giuliani, were by Julieta Fernández (two) and Adriana Soto.
Argentina regained the crown after eight years: their last time had been in Tourcoing, France, in 2014. Then they reached the final twice and lost to the Spanish both times, first in China 2017 and then in Barcelona 2019. Today they had revenge .
In the semifinals, Las Águilas had thrashed Portugal 5-1 and Spain beat Italy by the same result.
On Sunday the men will go for the crown, who will play the final against Portugal also at the Aldo Cantoni in San Juan.
In the semifinals, Argentina beat Italy 4-1 and the Portuguese team beat France 4-0.
