Fourth-seeded Argentina will take on seventh-ranked Spain in the Hockey Pro League Men’s on 7th February. The match will set in motion at 5 AM in Cenard, Buenos Aires. Spaniards will enter this contest in search of their first win of the 2020 season. In their previous four clashes, Redsticks have had a disappointing run. Therefore, they have only been able to score one point from their double-headers against both Germany and the Netherlands.
Josep Romeu is Spain’s top scorer in this season with three goals, all from penalty corners. He is likely to be the key against Argentina. The latter aims to open their campaign in this edition of the league with the likes of Jose Tolini. Popularly known as Los Leones (The Lions), Argentina emerged as the reigning Olympic Champions.
In the last season, Los Leones thrashed the Red Sticks 3-2 in both of their Pro League meetings last season. As per head to head stats, the two teams have faced each other on 11 occasions (since 2013). Out of these matches, Argentina has registered victory seven times (with 27 goals), while Spain has only managed to win 3 contests (with 18 goals) and 1 fixture was drawn.
This match marks huge importance for both the hockey teams because each of them are looking for a golden opportunity to seal much-needed victory. The two teams will meet again on 8 February at the same venue at 5 AM IST.
Match Details
Tournament: 2020 Hockey Pro League Men’s
Match: Argentina vs Spain
Date and Time: 7 February, Friday- 5 AM IST
Venue: Cenard, Buenos Aires (Argentina)
Probable Playing 11
Argentina
Vivaldi Juan Manuel (Gk), Ortiz Ignacio, Catan Juan Ignacio, Bosso Emiliano, Toscani Lucas, Ibarra Pedro (c), Tarazona Santiago, Jose Tolini, Tomas Domene, Cicileo Nicolás, and Martinez Lucas.
Spain
Miguel Delas (C), Pau Quemada, Alejandro de Frutos, Mario Garin, Josep Romeu, Roc Oliva, Quico Cortes, Marc Salles, David Alegre, Marc Recasens, Ricardo Sanchez, Alvaro Iglesias
Key Players
Argentina
Jose Tolini
Ibarra Pedro
Spain
Miguel Delas
Pau Quemada
