MEN Pool B: Brazil vs. Canada (0-2)
Canada came away with a 2-0 victory over Brazil on Day 2 of the Pan American Cup but it took over two quarters for them to get one by Brazilian keeper Rodrigo Faustino. Floris van Son and Keegan Pereira each got on the board for the Canadians. The last time these two matched up Brazil lost to Canada in a shootout after a scoreless draw in the semifinal of the 2015 Pan American Games. Read more…
MEN Pool B: Trinidad and Tobago vs. Mexico (3-2)
In probably the tightest match of tournament so far, Trinidad and Tobago edged Mexico 3-2 thanks to a late goal from captain Akim Toussaint. Mexico tied the game twice thanks to goals from Irvin Chavez and Guillermo Pedraza but time wasn’t on their side and Trinidad and Tobago grabbed their first win of the tournament. Read more…
MEN Pool A: Chile vs. Argentina (2-9)
Gonzalo Peillat proved why he is the world’s best from the top of the circle, scoring four goals on penalty corners as Argentina beat their South American rivals Chile 9-2 in Pool A play. Vicente Goni and Vicente Martin scored the consolation goals for Chile. Read more...
MEN Pool A: USA vs. Venezuela (5-0)
In their first-ever encounter the USA men put away Venezuela 5-0 with five different goal scorers. Despite the score margin without Venezuelan keeper Junior Benitez’s instincts between the pipes it could have been a much bigger defecit. USA move to third in Pool A behind Argentina and Chile. Read more...
The final day for men’s pool play is on Aug. 8 with Pool B’s Trinidad and Tobago vs. Brazil (10:00), Canada vs. Mexico (17:00) and Pool A’s Argentina vs. Venezuela (12:00) and USA vs. Chile (19:00). Men’s semifinal cross-overs between the top two teams in each pool will take place on Aug. 10. 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.
