Belgium, which has left its greatest talents at home with a view to the Olympic qualifying tournament in January, immediately made an impression on the opening day of the World Cup-21 in Santiago on Wednesday. Opponent Germany was humiliated 0-6. Talents Astrid Bonami and Louise Dewaet both scored a hat trick.
Argentina, the 2016 world champions, won the important group match against Spain. The confrontation ended 1-0. Valentina Raposo, who also plays for Argentina’s A-team, converted a penalty. India recorded a monster victory over poor Canada: 12-0. South Korea defeated Zimbabwe 6-0.