Paris 2024 Olympic Games. In Montpellier, the Spanish handball team begins its preparation perfectly against Simonet's Argentina

Simonet a essayé de se défaire de la défense espagnole, en vain. Midi Libre – Valentin Lachaux

The Spanish handball players perfectly mastered the Argentinians of Diego Simonet, this Thursday, July 4, during the preparation match for the Olympics, in Montpellier.

In a Latin atmosphere, Spain took the upper hand over Argentina (26-32) during the preparation match between the two teams, this Thursday 4& ;nbsp;June, at the FDI Stadium in Montpellier.

The 2,000 spectators were able to enjoy great actions on both sides of the field (kung-fu, spectacular saves), even if the hearts of the public were leaning towards the selection from South America led by Montpellier player Diego Simonet.

An open match without great intensity

On the field, the few technical inaccuracies clearly showed that the two teams were still revising their tactics with a view to the Paris Olympic Games, the South Americans being in the France group . Spain took the opportunity to take the lead at half-time (17-20).

In this open preparation meeting between Spanish speakers, the Spaniards, fifth in the world, quickly got the measure of their Argentine opponent despite good resistance in the first half (9-8, 13th). Despite a low intensity (probably due to physical preparation), the "Roja" took off in the second half to lead by seven goals (22-29, 48th) to finally win 32 to 26.

The Argentina-Spain teams

Argentina: Fernandez, Pizarro, Bono, Vainstein, Simonet D. (cap.), Pizarro, Simonet P., Baronetto , Moscarielo, Morano, Fischer, Martinez Cami, Mourino, Parker, Maciel, Bonanno. Coach: Milano.

Spain: Maqueda, Fernandez A., Corrales, Sole, Figueras, Guarciandia, Sergio, Canellas (cap.), Casado , Garcia, Tarrafeta, Sanchez-Migallon, Dujshebaev, Odriozola, Fernandez D., Rodriguez. Coach: Ribera.