Asunción:The National Roller Hockey Team of Angola claimed 5th place at the Senior World Championship by defeating Chile 5-4 on Saturday night in Asunción, Paraguay. The match was held at the Cop Arena, where the Angolan team led 4-2 at halftime.
According to Angola Press News Agency, key performances came from Diogo Seixas and Gonçalo Neto, each scoring twice, with Humberto Mendes "Big" also contributing to the victory. This game marked the second encounter between Angola and Chile in the tournament, following their 2-2 draw in the group stage.
Throughout the championship, Angola played six matches, achieving two victories, two draws, and two losses. They scored a total of 13 goals while conceding 16, resulting in a goal difference of minus three.
Elsewhere in the standings, Italy finished in 7th place, and Switzerland ended in eighth place. The final match of the championship is set to take place on Sunday, featuring Argentina and France. Both teams advanced to the final after defeating defending champions Spain and Portugal in the semi-finals. Spain and Portugal will compete for third place prior to the final.
