Argentina beat Canada at home 83-72. Campazzo was the MVP of the night. Seeking to complete his ticket for the World Cup, the selected will host the Dominican Republic next Sunday at 9:10 p.m.

In a packed sports center in Mar del Plata, Argentina’s senior men’s team took to the plate and came out on top against one of the best on the continent. Facu Campazzo led the feat with 13 points and 11 assists. With the standings still suspended, Argentina will play again at home against the Dominican Republic the following Sunday from 9:10 p.m. with the aim of making it to the 2023 World Cup.

From the first possessions, ours leaving everything on each ball and running on the field, a frantic match was imposed, with emotions on edge. Argentina started better and Campazzo, scoring the home side’s first 9 points, led the way. The North Americans mostly got rid of their big men to get a light 4 units, and with a notable pass from Delfino, the opening quarter ended 17-18.

The second suffered a shock caused by the two defenses but, extending the rotation and adding aggression to the basket, the Albiceleste managed to win. Everyone added to the attack and taking care of their own board tooth and nail, Prigioni’s side went up at halftime 40-31. The third quarter continued on the same path, with Argentina pressing, exploding in speed and circulating the ball to stretch the maximum to 20. It was the best period for the team: total show, Campazzo brilliant, contributions from every player and people are going crazy. in the stands. With a Canadian reaction, the score was 61-50 at the end.

In the final, tension gripped the air, the atmosphere became heavy, but once again the national team showed their personality as the crowd supported them with deafening chants and shouts. Absorbing the comeback attempt with character and another big collective pass, the national team settled the fight in their favor 83-72 and laid the groundwork to receive the Central Americans with their qualification dream intact. Facu sealed a record 13 points and 11 assists, Brussino finished with 13 points, Delfino had 12 points and 5 rebounds, while Garino and Delia recorded 10 points, along with 7 rebounds for the pivot.

The stadium was a real party: Prigioni’s team gave it their all, the public filled every corner of the Poli, cheering and enjoying the pace of the national team. After the win over unbeaten Canada, Argentina are now 8-3 in Group E, but victories over the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and Mexico left the Qualifiers result up in the air. All or nothing for the classification, the selected will receive the Dominican Republic this Sunday at 9:10 p.m. The suitcases are packed and the passports are up to date, there is only one last effort to issue the tickets for the Philippines, Indonesia and Japan 2023.

Photos: Courtesy of FIBA