Published 14 November 2023 4 min read
England Para Teams
Report: Argentina 3-6 England Deaf Women
Chris Day's side beat Argentina in a pulsating encounter at the Deaf Futsal World Championship in Brazil
England women’s deaf team picked up a successive victory at the World Championships in Brazil, after a thrilling 6-3 win over Argentina.
Chris Day’s team, who beat Germany in Monday’s group game, followed that up on Tuesday in a feisty match between the nations.
And they had to show real character to earn the win too, as they came from behind twice after a frantic opening period.
Argentina’s Narina Staravjosky opened the scoring with a near lob over Molly Ripley after finding space in the area and being picked out by a ball from deep.
But England responded and it took a good save from the Argentine ‘keeper Lelia Aguirre to block Faye Williams’ shot after a counter attack led by Maisie O’Shea saw the Para Lionesses break at speed.
And the equaliser arrived soon after that when a mis-hit clearance looped in the air before Zara Musker rifled home a fine volley to take it to 1-1
It didn’t take long for Argentina to re-take the lead though, as a fortuitous goal restored their advantage. A cross from the right was cleared by Louise Hogan which was unfortunately diverted back to the far post where Sofia Rojas poked home from close range.
Chris Day’s team, who beat Germany in Monday’s group game, followed that up on Tuesday in a feisty match between the nations.
And they had to show real character to earn the win too, as they came from behind twice after a frantic opening period.
Argentina’s Narina Staravjosky opened the scoring with a near lob over Molly Ripley after finding space in the area and being picked out by a ball from deep.
But England responded and it took a good save from the Argentine ‘keeper Lelia Aguirre to block Faye Williams’ shot after a counter attack led by Maisie O’Shea saw the Para Lionesses break at speed.
And the equaliser arrived soon after that when a mis-hit clearance looped in the air before Zara Musker rifled home a fine volley to take it to 1-1
It didn’t take long for Argentina to re-take the lead though, as a fortuitous goal restored their advantage. A cross from the right was cleared by Louise Hogan which was unfortunately diverted back to the far post where Sofia Rojas poked home from close range.
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Again, England hit back from their own set-piece when Musker played a kick-in to O’Shea who cut inside and fired a low shot into the bottom corner.
The goals had given England momentum and they took advantage of that when Emma Brown latched onto a loose ball to gather possession and skipped around a defender before smashing home to make it 3-2 at the break.
Brown grabbed her second to make it 4-2 shortly after the restart with a thumping finish as England gathered momentum and enjoyed their best spell of the game.
A stunning move from England saw them clock up a fifth goal, as Lucindha Lawson’s chipped pass forward picked out O’Shea in the middle and when she traded passes with Musker before skipping past a challenge, her cut-back found Musker for a simple finish from close range.
The onus switched back to Argentina, who reduced the deficit when Staravjosky scrambled home her second of the game after a mazy run from deep by Andrea Esper.
The next goal would be crucial and it was England who got it as Brown played a one-two with O’Shea before bravely finishing past Aguirre to firmly take control as the clock neared full time.
Argentina still weren’t done and they had a chance to make it 6-4 from the penalty spot after Musker’s foul on Staravjosky, but Ripley saved the spot kick to keep England’s three-goal advantage in tact and secure a deserved win.
England will be back in action on Thursday when they face Ireland (1.15pm GMT) after a rest day on Wednesday.
England: 1 Molly Ripley, 3 Zara Musker ©, 4 Maisie O’Shea, 5 Louise Hogan, 10 Emma Brown
Substitutes: 6 Lucindha Lawson, 7 Danielle Evans, 8 Faye Williams, 9 Rose Kent,
Head coach: Chris Day
The goals had given England momentum and they took advantage of that when Emma Brown latched onto a loose ball to gather possession and skipped around a defender before smashing home to make it 3-2 at the break.
Brown grabbed her second to make it 4-2 shortly after the restart with a thumping finish as England gathered momentum and enjoyed their best spell of the game.
A stunning move from England saw them clock up a fifth goal, as Lucindha Lawson’s chipped pass forward picked out O’Shea in the middle and when she traded passes with Musker before skipping past a challenge, her cut-back found Musker for a simple finish from close range.
The onus switched back to Argentina, who reduced the deficit when Staravjosky scrambled home her second of the game after a mazy run from deep by Andrea Esper.
The next goal would be crucial and it was England who got it as Brown played a one-two with O’Shea before bravely finishing past Aguirre to firmly take control as the clock neared full time.
Argentina still weren’t done and they had a chance to make it 6-4 from the penalty spot after Musker’s foul on Staravjosky, but Ripley saved the spot kick to keep England’s three-goal advantage in tact and secure a deserved win.
England will be back in action on Thursday when they face Ireland (1.15pm GMT) after a rest day on Wednesday.
England: 1 Molly Ripley, 3 Zara Musker ©, 4 Maisie O’Shea, 5 Louise Hogan, 10 Emma Brown
Substitutes: 6 Lucindha Lawson, 7 Danielle Evans, 8 Faye Williams, 9 Rose Kent,
Head coach: Chris Day
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