Spain celebrated a well-deserved victory against Argentina in straight sets, a result that sends them to the semi-finals, where they will face Poland.

Malena Diaz Coppens and Maria Laguna Contreras, scored 36 of Spain’s 46 points, while goalkeeper Paula Vera seemed almost invincible, saving 11 shots.

SPAIN - ARGENTINA 2-0 (24:14, 22:20)

Spain: Vera, Contreras 16, Lambrich 6, Lopez 4, Iniesta, Coppens 20, Robles, Arteaga, Rull, Moral.

Argentina: Slaibe, Medina 8, Ursino 4, Arcajo 4, Gallo 8, Alfredi 14, Maitini, Suarez, Molina, Campot 5

Referees: Ortega, Aular (Venezuela)

 Quotes

Malena Diaz Coppens (Spain - athlete)

"We are really happy. We know that Argentina is a very good team and they have a lot of experience in beach handball. We have great respect for this team.

“We had great motivation to win today with 2-0 to avoid the shoot-out process, because they have a good defence and they could block us".