Nordolillo ignites great fightback to give Argentina good start


Bullseye!: Argentina’s Ignacio Nordolillio celebrates his goal against Australia in the Junior World Cup. — FIH

IGNACIO Nordolillo was not a household name in the Argentina hockey squad that stunned the field to win the 2021 Junior World Cup but he is turning out to be a real gem for the Los Leoncitos (Little Lions).

Yesterday, Argentina, despite their valiant efforts, found it hard to break the resilience of Australia in their opening Group A match at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil but the 20-year-old Nordalillo refused to give in.

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