Mendoza, Argentina – Los Tordos remain the sole leader in the Apertura Tournament’s women’s field hockey league after a decisive third date of competition. The team secured their position with a 2-1 victory over Liceo “A” on Thursday, solidifying their standing at the top of the table. Maristas de San Rafael holds the second position, closely followed by Leonardo Murialdo in third.
The third date saw a full slate of matches, with several teams vying for position in the standings. Peumayén kicked off the day with a 2-1 win against Teqüé, fueled by goals from Rocío Rodríguez and Camila Chávez. Leonardo Murialdo also secured a victory, defeating Vistalba 2-1, with Candela Uzair and Giuliana Castronovo finding the back of the net for the winning side. Giuliana Miceli scored the lone goal for Vistalba.
Competition was fierce across the board, with several matches resulting in tight contests and strategic play. In a scoreless draw between the German Club and Maristas de San Rafael, the Albitas secured a bonus point by winning the ensuing Australian penalties 3-0. Lu Gudiño, Sol Florindo, and Marti Pereyra each converted their penalty shots for Maristas, while Emma Juárez, the German Club’s goalkeeper, impressively saved three penalties.
San Juan RC also claimed a victory, defeating Marista “A” by a score of 2-1. Aldana Castro opened the scoring for San Juan RC in the 10th minute of the first quarter, and Emma Ramos added another goal from a penalty in the 8th minute of the fourth quarter. Julii Palumbo scored the only goal for Marista “A” in the 2nd minute of the final quarter.
The match between Obras and UN Cuyo ended in a 0-0 tie, with UN Cuyo earning the bonus point after winning the penalty shootout 4-3. Lucia Vollmer, Martina Rinaldi, Michelle Astudillo, and Francesca Bianchi successfully converted their penalty shots for UN Cuyo. Las Patitas Universitarias defeated Liceo B 2-0 in San Juan, with Josefina Otto and Pía Tadini scoring the goals.
CMR Andino and CPBM played to a 1-1 draw, with Melina Espinosa scoring for CMR Andino and Emilia Elías responding for CPBM. CMR Andino ultimately secured the bonus point, winning the Australian penalty round 3-2, thanks to successful conversions from Cami Peroni, Fede Roby, and Carla Ferrero.
Los Tordos’ victory over Liceo “A” was highlighted by a strong performance from Amparo González and Constanza Spitallieri, who each scored a goal. Justi Correa Llano scored the lone goal for Liceo “A”.
Looking Ahead to Date Four
The fourth date of the Apertura Tournament promises more exciting matchups. Key games include Leonardo Murialdo versus Lyceum B, Marist against San Juan “A”, Peumayén facing San Juan Rugby, CP Banco Mendoza taking on Teqüe, Marists (SRF) battling CMR Andino, UN Cuyo competing against the German Club, Los Tordos against Obras, and Vistalba facing Lyceum “A”.
The competition is heating up as teams continue to vie for position in the league. Fans can expect more intense matches and strategic gameplay as the Apertura Tournament progresses. The consistent performance of Los Tordos will be tested as they navigate a challenging schedule in the coming weeks.
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