Portugal is the new 2013 U20 World Champion of rink-hockey

After 54 games played in Cartagena de Indias (Colombia), Portugal won its second U20 World title at the World championships of rink hockey. Portugal beat Spain 4-1.

A fair reward for Portuguese after a series of three Spanish victories in 2007, 2009 and 2011. Their last title of Portugal was won in 2003 in Montevideo (Uruguay).Meanwhile, Argentina got the third place of the competition after a lively match against France. Final score: 5-3.

Final ranking

1. Portugal
2. Spain
3. Argentina
4. France
5. Italy
6. Chile
7. Colombia
8. Angola
9. Brazil
10. USA
11. England
12. South Africa
13. Israel
14. Uruguay
15. India
16. Costa Rica
17. Macau

Winners since 2003

Year	Location	Champion		Score	2nd		3rd		Score	4th
2003	Montevideo (URU)	POR		5 – 3		ARG	FRA		3 – 2		GBR
2005	Malargüe (ARG)	ARG		?		ESP	CHL		?		BRA
2007	San Miguel (CHL)	ESP		2 – 1		POR	ARG		4 – 3		CHL
2009	Bassano Del Grappa (ITA)	ESP		5 – 3		POR	CHL		2 – 1		ITA
2011	Barcelos (POR)	ESP		7 – 2		POR	ITA		3 – 2		ARG
2013	Cartagena (COL)	POR		4 – 1		ESP	ARG		5 – 3		FRA

Medals ranking since 2003

Pos.	Pays					Total
1.		ESP	3	2	0	5
2.		POR	2	3	0	5
3.		ARG	1	1	2	4
4.		CHL	0	0	2	2
5.		ITA	0	0	1	1
6.		FRA	0	0	1	1

Picture: organization