Argentine women’s blind football team claims continental glory
Las Murciélagas beat hosts Brazil to win the discipline’s inaugural Copa América La entrada Argentine women’s blind football team claims continental glory se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald .
Argentina's women's blind football team, known as Las Murciélagas, secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Brazil in the final of the inaugural Copa América tournament in São Paulo. The win marks the team's first continental title, building on their back-to-back world championships. Argentina dominated the competition, winning all their group stage matches without conceding a goal.
The final was a repeat of their previous group stage match, with Gracia Sosa scoring the only goal in the first half. The team's success is a testament to their rapid development under head coach Gonzalo Abbas, who took charge in 2021. Abbas praised the players' dedication and consistency, noting that they come from various provinces across Argentina.
With this triumph, Argentina earned a spot at the 2027 World Cup, also set to be hosted in São Paulo.
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