Argentina, runner-up in the Fustal World Cup for people with Down syndrome

The Argentine futsal team for people with Down syndrome leaves with an inflated chest and a high forehead from the World Cup in Peru. Although it could not in the final against Brazil, which won by 5 to 1, the national cast was left with the runner-up of the World Cup, which took place from April 1 to 10. In this way, the national team achieved its second consecutive world runner-up, after having achieved it in São Paulo 2019.

The Argentine futsal team for people with Down syndrome is runner-up in the world. Photo: Facebook Argentina National Team Down Syndrome

On their way to the final, Los Halcones defeated Portugal in the group stage debut, lost to Peru and overcame Mexico to secure a spot in the top four. In the semi-finals, the national team beat Turkey 3-1 on penalties, after equalizing 3-3 in regulation time.” We had a hard time coming to participate, we had many complications. But we were able to come so the guys could play. The truth is that the kids showed that they are still up there. We were not given the championship, but we will continue to try, as does the 11-a-side football team,” said Roberto Salazar, coach of the National Team, in dialogue with C5N.

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