The Argentine men's field hockey team, Los Leones, suffered a 5-3 defeat against Belgium in their fifth match of the FIH Pro League. With this result, the Argentine team sits in seventh place with 6 points, having won two matches and lost three so far in the tournament.
The initial goal by Lucas Toscani put Argentina ahead in the first quarter, but then Tom Boon of Belgium equalized the score near the end of that same quarter. From there, the Belgians took control of the game and entered the final quarter with a two-goal lead, thanks to Boon and Hainaut Guillermo.
Despite Argentina's efforts to close the gap with goals from Thomas Habif and Bautista Capurro, Belgium sealed the match with a goal from Thibeau Stockbroekx and another from Boon. Los Leones are preparing to face Australia with the hope of moving closer to the top positions in pursuit of qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
On the other hand, the players of the Argentine women's field hockey team, Las Leonas, also faced a tough challenge against Belgium in their fifth match of the FIH Pro League. Despite starting with a goal from Agustina Gorlezany in the first quarter and maintaining the lead, the Argentines could not hold back Belgium's comeback.
Stephanie Vanden Borre scored two goals and Alix Gerniers one, sealing the tough defeat for Las Leonas. With this result, the Argentine women's team is positioned sixth with 6 points, having won one match, drawn two, and lost three so far in the championship.
Las Leonas will face Australia with the determination to gain three points and climb the standings in the FIH Pro League.
