The two teams last met in an official competition for the bronze medal of the 2013 Pan American Cup, with a happy ending for the Trinidadians who conquered their first ever Pan American medals.

USA were quick in action in the early morning coolness and controlled the initial stages of the match. They were rewarded for their hard work in the 12th minute when Tyler Sundeen managed to beat Ron Alexander for the only goal of first quarter. The Americans doubled their tally in the 17th minute after a long ball found Christian Linney alone at the top of the circle for a clinical reverse stick finish.

Kwan Browne tried to inject some speed in the Caribbean attacks but the Americans were canvassing the pitch tightly and fighting for every ball, so the Trinidadians could not find a way through and the half-time break was reached with the 2-goal advantage for the Americans.

Both teams built up chances in third quarter but the spectators had to wait for the 41st minute to see another goal, when Akim Toussaint turned his defender and slotted a powerful reverse shot out of reach of Christopher Rea in the American goal to reduce the gap to one goal. This boosted the USA and they replied just before the end of the quarter by Pat Harris, well positioned to tap in a perfect cross by William Holt.

Trinidad & Tobago had a chance on a penalty-corner early in fourth quarter but Browne’s flick was deflected wide. They were more successful in the 54th minute when Shaquille Daniel deflected their next penalty-corner just in front of the goal-keeper to reduce once again the gap to one unit. It did not last long, as Pat Harris scored his second goal of the match on the next action!

The seesaw continued when Shaquille Daniel deflecting again a penalty-corner. Trinidad & Tobago pushed desperately in the final minutes, but depleted their defense and Pat Harris completed his hat-trick in the final minute of play for a 5-3 American win.

The home team USA took the 7th spot of their event, leaving the wooden spoon to Trinidad & Tobago, both teams finishing one level lower than their entry ranking.