BRAZIL VS MEXICO
The first match had Brazil as the protagonist, winning 40-27 over Mexico. After a close first half (17-15), the Brazilians showed their full offensive power in the second part with a convincing 23-12 that defined the scoreboard.
The top scorer of the match was Vinicius Perin (Brazil), a right winger, with 8 goals in 10 shots. The standout player was Manuel Rivas (Brazil), a center, with 5 goals in 6 attempts.
UNITED STATES VS CHILE
In the second duel of the day, the United States defeated Chile 26-23 in a very close match. The first half ended tied 13-13, but in the second, the Americans were more effective in key moments, closing the score 13-10.
The top scorer was Cristóbal Oyarzún (Chile), a right back, with 7 goals in 9 shots, while the standout was Benjamín Edwards (United States), a center, with 6 goals in 12 attempts.
ARGENTINA VS CUBA
The third presentation of the day faced Argentina and Cuba, with an Albiceleste victory of 36-26. The first half was tight (16-14), but in the second half, Argentina made a difference with a solid 20-12 that secured the final result.
The top scorer of the match was Osmany Miniet (Cuba), a center, with 10 goals in 18 shots, while the standout was Nicolás Rodríguez (Argentina), a center, with 7 goals in 9 attempts.
PARAGUAY VS URUGUAY
The day closed with the victory of Paraguay by 20-17 against Uruguay. The light blue team went to halftime with a 10-6 lead, but in the second half, the local team reacted with a 14-7 that allowed them to turn the score around and take the victory.
The top scorer was Enzo Acosta (Paraguay), a left back, with 7 goals in 12 shots. The standout was Emiliano Salles (Uruguay), a left winger, with 4 goals in 6 attempts.
With these results, Brazil, the United States, Argentina, and Paraguay started successfully in the men’s Handball tournament within the ASU2025 Games, but beyond the results, all the teams made it clear that the competition promises intensity and emotions in each match.
