Argies lose heartbreaker in Women’s World Cup

Argentina tried to bounce back today against Japan after an embarrassing 11-0 loss in Monday’s opening game in the Women’s World Cup. Las albicelestes gamely held on to a scoreless tie for over ninety minutes after countless attacks by Japan’s offense. Yet in the final minute of the match argentine goalie Romina Ferro mishandled a low shot and Yuki Nagasato tapped in an easy rebound to give Japan a slim 1-0 victory.

Hence, Argentina is virtually eliminated from the tourney after two losses and a -12 goal difference.

Ironically, argentine coach Carlos Borrello chose the veteran Ferro as the starting goalie after netminder Vanina Correa’s shaky performance on Monday including knocking in two own-goals.

Meanwhile, the tournament’s other Latin American representative- Brazil- had no troubles in beating New Zealand 5-0 in their first match. Much like their male counterparts, Brazil is one of the tournament’s favorites to become champion.

Sources- The Latin Americanist, USA TODAY, BBC Sport, The Sports Network

Image- AFP (Yuki Nagasato celebrates her game winning strike against Argentina)