The Argentine men's field hockey team reached the penultimate position in the current tournament after obtaining two victories and five defeats in seven matches played. In one of the games, they faced Belgium, where defender Alexander Hendrickx attempted a shot magnificently stopped by Argentine goalkeeper Tomás Santiago. Despite the efforts, the "Red Lions" managed to take the victory by 1-0.
Argentina's dangerous attack came in the second quarter when Thomas Habif made a cross that ended in a low shot towards the near post, but they were unable to convert. At a crucial moment in the match, a through pass left Belgian forward Tom Boon in a one-on-one situation against Santiago, resulting in a dangerous shot just deflected by the right post.
In another matchup, the Argentine women's hockey team faced Belgium in a close match that ended in a goalless draw. Finally, after a penalty shootout, the Leonas managed to take victory by 2-0. This result temporarily positioned them in fifth place in the Pro League, one point behind second place.
However, the next challenge for Argentina will be against Australia, a tough opponent currently in sixth place in the championship, with only three points less than the Argentines. On the other hand, the men's team will also face Australia in a match in which they will seek to improve their current performance in the competition. In both cases, the goal will be to achieve a victory that allows them to climb the standings in the FIH Pro League.
