Both teams were bitterly disappointed by their narrow losses in quarter-finals (USA lost 1-2 to Austria and Chile only succumbed in penalty-shots to Russia) and eager to rebound in their last matches, even though their hopes of advancing to the next round of the World League had evaporated.

The North Americans controlled play in first quarter, but the Chileans neutralized their efforts, surviving a few hot situations in their circle for a scoreless first quarter. The USA continued their pressure in second quarter but were still kept at bay, including on a penalty-corner well saved by Adrian Henriquez in the Chilean goal. Henriquez was under fire during the whole quarter, but the USA had nothing to show on the scoreboard for their intense efforts in first half.

The USA were awarded a penalty-corner hotly contested by the Chileans players early in second half, but Adrian Henriquez was once again up to the task. With the persisting deadlock, tempters started to flare and players on both side were somewhat losing their composure, rushing their passes or tackles.

Chile had a period of domination in third quarter and Christopher Rea, who was having a quiet morning so far in the USA goal, was beaten from close range in the 43rd minute by Jose Maldonado, after Felipe Eggers played quickly a free-hit close to the circle, penetrated the circle and delivered a perfect cross.

That did not sit well with the USA and they pushed forward with exacerbated energy. The earned a penalty-corner in the 48th minute and this time did not try a fancy variation, leaving William Holt to propel powerfully the ball low in goal, tying the score with plenty of time on the clock. Holt had another penalty-corner opportunity chance a few minutes later but to no avail this time.

Play was flowing frantically back and forth, both teams trying to grab a decision before the shoot-outs. Chile were rewarded in the 54th minute when Thomas Kannegiesser pounced on a loose ball in the circle and propelled it high in goal out of reach of Christopher Rea. The USA replaced their goal-keeper with a field player with four minutes to go and even had a double numerical advantage when a Chilean picked up a yellow card. They immediately forced a penalty-corner but it was deflected by Henriquez.

The North American gambit backfired when they suffered a penalty-corner, converted high in goal by Nicolas Renz, establishing a two-goal cushion with two minutes on the clock. Chile absorbed the last American efforts and earned their spot for the 5th-6th place match, where they will meet Italy for a revenge of the pool match.

The USA on the other hand were bitterly disappointed to have let another close match slip out of their grasp in the final minutes of play, pushing them down to the 7th-8th match against Trinidad & Tobago.