Basketball at Tokyo Olympics: Australia vs Argentina Predictions, Previews and Line ups – Men’s Quarterfinals, 3rd August, 2021
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Watch the Australia vs Argentina predictions ahead of their game in quarter finals. The Australians will play Argentina in the quarter-finals of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Brian Goorijan’s side finished first in their respective group with a strong performance in every game. Australia’s dominance in the group stage cleared their path for a quarter-final match-up against a well-built Argentina side on Tuesday, August 3rd.
Argentina finished 3rd in Group C and qualified for the quarter finals as one among the 3rd best ranked team. In last group game they defeated host Japan by 97-77 points. Argentina seemed like the best option amongst the two. The Argentines finished third in Group C behind Slovenia and Spain.
Australia vs Argentina Team Preview
The Australians were seemingly expecting an easier competition in the quarter-finals after finishing at the top of their group. The unbeaten Boomers discovered their opponents on Sunday night via the newly introduced draw system. The Australians sealed their spot in the first pot only to find out that Germany and Italy have also secured places in the quarter-final. As they couldn’t have been drawn against a country from their group, the Australians were left with two options- either Spain or Argentina.
The Argentines finished third in Group C behind Slovenia and Spain. Adding to that, the Australians have got the better of Argentina last month, courtesy of Patty Mills’ last-minute heroics in a Las Vegas warm-up game. As for the other teams, France will play Italy, while Slovenia drew Germany.
Australia vs Argentina Line ups and Starting 5s
The Australian starters will be Patty Mills, Joe Ingles, Mathhew Dellavedova, Aron Baynes and Jock Landale. Their substitution opions will be Duop Reath, Matisse Thybulle, Dante Exum, Nick Kay, Josh Green and Chris Goulding.
The Argentina starters will be Leandro Bolmaro, Gabriel Deck, Luis Scola, Nicolas Brussino and Facundo Campazzo. Their rotational options will be Patricio Garino, Tayavek Gallizzi, Marcos Delia, Luca Vildoza, Francisco Caffaro and Nico Laprovittola.
Australia vs Argentina Predictions
The Australian team have a good experience as of now. They are really getting all the attention in the tournament. However, Argentina have not backed out as well. Veteran player Luis Scola has managed the team getting good position. Australian squad are pretty balanced and have a good edge over Argentina in their upcoming quarter finals game. Watch the Australia vs Argentina predictions and pick your teams.
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