The group phase of the South American Championships in Buenos Aires was completed with a quite surprising result.
Argentina beat Brazil (9:7) in the last match of the men’s group stage. This game was the derby, but the Brazilians were the favorites.
Unfortunately, the problems with the coronavirus pandemic affected the tournament. Peru men and both teams of Chile had to withdraw from the tournament before the sixth round because some of their players tested positive for COVID-19.
2021 South American Championships, Buenos Aires
Men
Round 6
Colombia – Paraguay 25:0
Brazil – Peru 5:0 (technical score)
Uruguay – Chile 5:0 (technical score)
Round 7
Paraguay – Peru 5:0 (technical score)
Brazil – Argentina 7:9
Colombia- Chile 5:0 (technical score)
Argentina played excellently in defense, and that was a key for success in the derby. Goalkeeper Diego Malinero did a great job. Captain Ivan Carabantes and Carlos Camnasio were the best scorers in the winning team, with two goals each. Gustavo Guimaraes scored two goals for Brazil.
Argentina will face Uruguay in the semifinals (the hosts beat the Uruguayans 28:1 in the group stage), where Brazil will play Colombia. It’s hard to expect that Colombia can surprise the Brazilians, who easily beat Colombia 16:6 in the fifth round of the group play.
Standings
1 Argentina 6 – 12
2 Brazil 6 – 10
3 Colombia 6 – 8
4 Uruguay 6 – 5
5 Peru 6 – 3
6 Chile 6 – 2
7 Paraguay 6 – 2
Semifinals
Uruguay – Argentina
Brazil – Colombia
Women
Round 6
Colombia – Brazil 8:21
Chile – Paraguay 0:5 (technical score)
Argentina – Uruguay 25:3
Round 7
Brazil – Uruguay 22:1
Colombia – Paraguay 31:4
Argentina – Peru 17:5
There were no surprises in the last two rounds. Brazil continued its winning streak with two convincing victories. Argentina trashed Peru and Uruguay to confirm 2nd place.
Standings
1 Brazil 6 – 12
2 Argentina 6 – 10
3 Colombia 6 – 8
4 Peru 6 – 6
5 Chile 6 – 2
6 Uruguay 6 – 2
7 Paraguay 6 – 2
Semifinals
Peru – Brazil
Argentina – Colombia
For 6th place
Uruguay – Paraguay
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