Argentina aims to reach the finals of Hero Hockey World League

I am a fan of Sardar Singh – says Asst Coach Agustin Corradini

7 January 2014, New Delhi:  Argentina team continued with its practice for the Hero Hockey World League Final. The team will be playing its first match against Netherlands on 10^thJanuary 2014.

Speaking on the tournament Asst Coach Agustin Corradini, Argentina said “we are focusing on reaching the finals for this tournament but presently our first priority is to reach the Top 6. Teams like Netherlands, Belgium, Germany are strong opponents. At present we are analyzing the situation and have our back-up plans in place while hopefully will work for us in the tournament.”

Speaking post the practice session, Captain of Argentina Facundo Callioni said “our immediate target is to reach the quarter finals and will then take each match as it comes. Netherlands, Germany and Belgium are the teams to look out for as they have been in good form in the recent past”.

Argentina

Current FIH World Ranking: 11

How they qualified: 2nd place – Hockey World League Semi Final, Johor Bahru, (MAS)

About the team: Argentina have always produced teams with plenty of talent, but over the past year they have developed into a side that can challenge the best in the world. Coach Carlos Retegui – the man who guided the Argentina women to World Cup glory in 2010 – is overseeing the revolution, helping the team to realise their massive potential. The side, who come into this event as Pan American champions, were hugely impressive in the World League Semi Final in Johor Bahru, reaching the event final before eventually losing to Olympic champions and world number 1 Germany.

One to watch: Lucas Vila. Coach Retegui is really getting the best out of a player who has long been considered to be one of the most naturally gifted creative players in the game. Vila has a reputation for scoring spectacular goals and always provides assists for his team-