The women’s Pan American Cup opened with a big win for the Canadians over Brazil, while the evening games to come will see South American rivals Argentina against Chile and hosts USA against Mexico.
WOMEN Pool B: Canada vs. Brazil (9-0)
Canada opened Pool B play with a 9-0 victory over a young Brazil side and more importantly it was a special moment for Canadian skipper Kate Wright. The speedy forward becomes the highest capped Canadian women’s player in history with 169 internationals surpassing long-time defender Stephanie Jameson. Read more…
WOMEN Pool A: Argentina vs. Chile (2-1)
Argentina and Chile faced off in the Pan American Cup in Lancaster in one of the most rivaled games of the day. It was a stingy battle that saw the Leonas triumph 2-1 thanks to goals from Maria Granatto and Maria Campoy. Sofia Walbaum scored for Chile on a penalty corner in the last minute of the game. Read More...
WOMEN Pool B: USA vs Mexico (6-0)
Pan American Cup hosts USA put on a set-piece display in their first game against Mexico, winning6-0 in front of a boisterous and packed crowd. Four penalty corner goals proved to be the difference as the USA join Canada at the top of Pool B following Day 1. Read more...
Women’s pool-play matches continue on Aug. 7 with Mexico vs. Brazil (12:00), Uruguay vs. Argentina (17:00) and Canada vs. USA (19:00). Men’s round-robin play continues tomorrow, Aug. 6, with Brazil vs. Canada (10:00), Trinidad and Tobago vs. Mexico (12:00), Chile vs. Argentina (17:00) and USA vs Venezuela (19:00). All matches are streamed live via USA Field Hockey here and you can stay connected on facebook, Instagram and twitter @panamhockey or online at panamhockey.org.
