In the duel for the title, Argentina started better and closed the first half 14-11 up, with the inspiration of Nicolás Rodríguez, author of 10 goals in 11 shots. However, Brazil reacted in the second half and, with a partial of 18-13, turned the scoreboard around to finally win 29-27, in an ending full of emotion. Mikael Cándido, with 9 goals, was key in the Brazilian comeback. The refereeing was in charge of the Uruguayans Mathias Sosa and Cristian Lemes. With this victory, Brazil took the gold medal, while Argentina closed a brilliant tournament with silver.
For the bronze medal, the United States authoritatively defeated Paraguay 39-29. From the beginning, the North Americans imposed a rhythm with a partial of 17-11 in the first half and widened the difference in the second half. Benjamin Edwards, with 11 goals in 13 shots, was the great figure of the match, while Enzo Acosta, with 7 goals, stood out in the “Albirroja.” The match was directed by the Brazilian referees Renata Correa and Bruna Correa.
In this way, men’s handball said goodbye with Brazil at the top of the podium, accompanied by Argentina with silver and the United States with bronze. Paraguay was in fourth place, while Mexico, Cuba, Chile, and Uruguay occupied the qualifying positions in that order.
The tournament closed with great emotions, crowning the South Americans as protagonists and making clear the growth of handball throughout the continent.
