Crazy scenes in Ezeiza: crowds greet Las Leonas, world champions | OneFootball

Las Leonas are already back in Argentina and received a welcome worthy of another historic triumph. Argentina’s national field hockey team arrived this Monday at Ezeiza International Airport with the World Cup and was greeted by more than 200 people, including family members, fans, and young players.

The flight from Amsterdam landed at around 5:50 a.m., although fans who wanted to accompany the champions had started arriving several hours earlier. Argentine flags, jerseys, hockey sticks, and chants added color to the wait.

Excitement erupted when the squad members appeared with the World Cup and their gold medals. The airport hall quickly turned into a celebration, with hugs, photos, autographs, and the traditional chant of “dale campeón.”

The Argentine team reached glory after an unforgettable final against the Netherlands. The match ended 1-1 in regulation time, and Las Leonas won 3-1 in the shootout to claim the world title once again. Cristina “China” Cosentino was decisive in the tiebreaker, while Sofía Cairó scored the shot that sealed the triumph.

María José Granatto, the captain and scorer of Argentina’s goal in the final, highlighted the team’s performance and emphasized the character they showed during the match. Coach Fernando Ferrara, meanwhile, praised the work done over the last two years and described the team’s run in the tournament as flawless.

With this achievement, Las Leonas lifted the World Cup once again and added another golden page to the history of Argentine hockey. The celebration began in the Netherlands and continued in Ezeiza, where a crowd gathered to welcome the new world champions.

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