The Mexican men’s archery team, made up of Matías Grande, Bruno Martínez and Javier Rojaswas eliminated from the competition in the round of 16, in which they faced the Japanese in a very complicated match against the very high level of the Asians.
Con Matias Grande as the most constant man on the part of the Mexicans, the national team He never managed to get close to the numbers of the Japanesethus being left out of the team competition and also leaving with the desire to emulate what was achieved by the women’s team, which won the bronze medal in its branch.
What was the round of 16 match like in which Mexico was eliminated from men’s archery?
The first set went to the Japanesewho in their first three shots made it clear that they were serious in this match, with two nines and a ten, something that the Mexicans could not respond in the best way, shooting two eight-point arrows and one nine-point arrowon behalf of Matías Grande; For the second round of three shots, the Mexicans did a little better, with two arrows of 10 and one of eight, however, the total score was not enough for them to take the first two points.
In the second set it seemed that things would be different, as The Mexicans came out with greater aim from the beginningbut in the second part of the set they faltered and let the Japanese tie them to distribute a point each and settle things 3 to 1 in favor of the Asians.
It was the third set that defined everythingwith Mexico putting the initiative with two arrows of 10 and one of nineto which the Japanese responded with three 10s, while for the second round an eight by Bruno Martínez Wing It complicated things for the Mexicans, something that the Japanese took advantage of and without leaving the yellow zone they ended up taking the points and the game.
When will Mexicans compete in archery again in Paris 2024?
The men’s archery team has already been eliminated from its competition, however, its members will still be competing individually. next July 31in addition to the fact that Matías Grande will be teaming up with Alejandra Valencia in the mixed team event, which will take place next August 2nd.
The Mexicans who won bronze in the women’s team event will also be participating individually, all three presenting next Thursday, August 1.
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