{
  "id": 1733074,
  "title": "Las Leonas beat Germany 3-2, take big step toward World Cup next stage",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/las-leonas-beat-germany-3-2-take-big-step-toward-world-cup-next-stage",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-18T14:51:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Buenos Aires Herald",
    "slug": "buenos-aires-herald",
    "url": "https://buenosairesherald.com/sports/las-leonas-beat-germany-3-2-take-big-step-toward-world-cup-next-stage"
  },
  "original_language": "es",
  "account": "Argentina’s women’s field hockey team, the Las Leonas, secured a crucial 3-2 victory over Germany in their second group-stage match, propelling them forward in their quest for the World Cup. Following a 1-1 draw with the United States, Argentina needed a win to regain momentum in their pursuit of qualification. Early in the game, Eugenia Trinchinetti capitalized on a deflection by Juana Castellaro to put Argentina ahead within the first two minutes. Despite an active first quarter, Argentina failed to extend its lead. Germany, however, showed resilience, regaining composure and creating numerous scoring opportunities. The second period was dominated by back-and-forth play, with Germany managing to equalize through several penalty corners. The effort to maintain the score proved challenging for Las Leonas, especially as a former Argentine player, Lucina Von der Heyde, joined Germany's ranks in January 2026. Despite the pressure, Gorzelany scored a penalty in the fourth quarter, doubling Argentina's lead. Germany fought back, scoring once in the 50th minute, and Sonja Zimmermann added another goal in the 52nd minute to make the score 2-2. In the final minutes, Gorzelany secured the win with a low shot that crossed the goal line just inside the post. Expressing her happiness, Gorzelany praised her teammates for their determination and noted that they would take their victory one step at a time. With this win, Argentina ties the United States at the top of Pool B and faces Scotland on Wednesday for a crucial match that could secure their advancement to the next stage.",
  "summary": "Agustina Gorzelany, who scored twice, said Las Leonas' determination to keep pushing until the final whistle ‘paid off’ La entrada Las Leonas beat Germany 3-2, take big step toward World Cup next stage se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}