Third match of opening day started under a timid sun and Ireland immediately pressured the Chilean goal. First chance was for Michael Darling with a quick shot well saved by Adrian Henriquez in the Chilean goal. Darling was more successful a few minutes later when he received a ball in front of the empty net for an easy tap-in (5th minute). Chile reacted immediately and forced a penalty-corner but the low shot was deflected by David Harte in the Irish goal.

Play was entertaining, with Ireland having most of the possession. They were rewarded by a second goal in the 12th minute, Conor Harte slotting a well-executed penalty-corner. They used a different combination on their next penalty-corner, scored this time by Alan Sothern and promptly added a fourth goal by Bruce Mccandless. The Chileans were suddenly looking at a very steep uphill battle before even the end of the first quarter of play.

Play was more balanced in the second quarter. Chile had their chance on a series of penalty-corner but the Irish defense was vigilant to keep them at bay. Ireland seemed content to control play but still managed to add a fifth goal in the dying second of the period for what looked like an unsurmountable lead going into the half-time break.

Chile changed goal-keeper in second half to try and stop the hemorrhage, but Alfredo Mella could not prevent Stephen Dowds from adding another goal in the 35th minute. Chile kept trying hard, but they could not penetrate dangerously the dense and well organized Irish midfield and defense. They had a lone chance in third quarter on penalty-corner but Ireland were never seriously worried for their comfortable lead.

With the Chilean defense fading, Ireland added two more goals, first by Kirk Shimmins then by Michael Darling, completing a hat-trick in the 53rd minute. With a final score of 8-0, Ireland certainly impressed for their opening match and seriously staked their claim on the qualification for the next round of the World League.