GB's men and women lose to Argentina in Pro League

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Sophie Hamilton playing for Great BritainSophie Hamilton scored for Great Britain in the shootout against Argentina

Great Britain's women lost 2-1 to Argentina in a shootout in their first match of the new FIH Pro League season.

Agustina Albertario and Victoria Manuele secured a shootout victory for Argentina after the match finished 0-0.

Sophie Hamilton scored for Great Britain but Argentina keeper Clara Barberi saved their last three penalties to keep them at bay.

Great Britain's men were later beaten 2-1 by hosts Argentina in Santiago del Estero.

Agustin Mazzilli opened the scoring for Argentina in the first quarter and Tomas Domene doubled their lead after 41 minutes.

Britain's Sam Ward scored a fine consolation goal in the closing stages as Argentina took all three points.

Both GB men's and women's sides are in action against the Netherlands on Thursday.

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