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Futsal World Cup: Argentina gets ball rolling
Argentina decisively defeated Morocco with a 6-0 score in the inaugural match of the FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup held at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City.
Ana Ontiveros made history by scoring the first goal of the tournament in the first half, boosting Argentina's confidence.
Agostina Chiea, Mailen Romero, and Luciana Natta further extended Argentina's lead before halftime, ending the first half with a 4-0 advantage.
Lara Villalba and Julia Dupuy scored in the second half, solidifying Argentina's strong start in Group A.
As the sixth-ranked team in women's futsal, Argentina is considered a favorite to win their group.
Argentina is scheduled to play Poland next on Monday, while Morocco will face the host nation, the Philippines, on the same day.
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