Spain Defeats Argentina in a Thrilling Friendly Match
A Remarkable Staging of Spain
The Spanish national team staged a remarkable performance in a friendly match against Argentina, winning 76-72. Despite struggling with offensive irregularity and giving away 12 rebounds, Spain’s team effort and ball movement were key factors in their victory.
Llull and Aldama Shine
Pau Gasol’s Madrid point guard, Sergio Llull, had a standout game with 13 points and 5 assists, while Aldama, 14, and Willy, 13, were also impressive. Llull’s leadership and versatility were crucial in Spain’s victory.
Argentina Fights Back
Argentina, led by Campazzo, Laprovittola, and Vaulet, refused to give up and closed the gap with seven offensive rebounds and success from the free throw line (11/11). The South Americans also scored two triples from Abrines and one from Brizuela.
Spain Holds On
In the final act, Spain struggled to improve its performance, and Argentina competed for victory. The game ended in a tie, with either team able to win. Laprovittola put his team ahead by 1.12, but Willy equalized the score. Garuba then stopped Campazzo from getting to the basket with an impressive block, and Spain sealed the victory with two free throws.
Data Sheet:
Spain: Llull (13), López-Arostegui (10), Abrines (6), Aldama (14), Willy Hernangómez (13), Díaz (2), Garuba (8), Brizuela (7), Parra (1), Juancho Hernangómez (-), and Pradilla (2).
Argentina: Campazzo (7), Laprovittola (8), Brussino (10), Vaulet (10), Juan Fernández (13), Redivo (7), Marcos (4), Trouet (2), Bressan (5), Garino (6), and Corbalán (-).
Referees:
Joaquín García, Sergio M. Rodríguez, and Raúl Zamorano. No one was eliminated. A technical foul was called on the visiting player Laprovittola (min.24).
Incidents:
Friendly match played at the Palacio Multiusos in Guadalajara before some 5,500 spectators.
