England slipped to the bottom of the table after playing their third match in the Women's Champions Trophy in Sydney earlier today.
In a repeat of the two previous matches, England opened the scoring when Rebecca Herbert, earning her 50th cap, deflected a Chloe Rogers' cross into the Argentine net after only six minutes. England maintained their one goal lead until the 19th minute when Augustina Garcia scored from a penalty corner.
Argentina went into the break on 2-1 after Carla Rebecchi scored Argentina's second shortly before the hooter. Noel Barrionuevo's penalty corner strike midway through the second half gave Argentina a 3-1 win.
Argentina have an unbeaten record and go to the top of the table. Yesterday's clash between Germany and The Netherlands ended in favour of the Dutch by a single goal and they assume second place. Germany and China, who have now played four games each, met today with the Germany emerging 3-2.
England's next match is against Australia, who have had a modest campaign by their standards, having beaten Germany on the opening day, but recording a defeat against Argentina and losing to China.
England squad against Argentina: As previously published except Becky Duggan replaced Beth Storry in goal and Laura Unsworth was replaced by Ashleigh Ball.
Table as at end of play on 15/7/09
P | W | D | L | GF | GA | PTS | ||
1 | Argentina | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 9 |
2 | Netherlands | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 7 |
3 | Germany | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
4 | Australia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
5 | China | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 1 |
6 | England | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 1 |
