Reports by Giselle Ouchana, Media Officer
Argentina is Tetra-champion in the South American Hockey
The final men's South American Hockey was a day of emotion. Argentina, which was already a favourite, won the gold, Chile, silver, but Brazil lost the bronze medal in the extension.
During every 70 minutes of the game, 35 in the first time and 35 in the second, there was no gol. The two goleiros, Brazilian Daniel Tatara, and the Uruguayan Demian Gomez, have impressive defences. The match was decided in the first minutes of this extension, with Field Goal Mariano Mallo, shirt number 12.
A match between Paraguay and Venezuela, was also very important for the two teams, even knowing that would not climb podiums. In less than 10 minutes, Venezuela scored 3 goals. 12, it was the turn of Paraguay mark the first. Attacks and defenses have been well made by two teams, but the scoreboard died in VEN 7x4 PAR.
All teams praised the work done by Brazilians towards achievement of the first championship held in Brazil. It is clear that they did not expect so much rain in a wonderful city which is also known as Rio 40 degrees. But, all aliens have managed to adapt to the climate and achieve their goals.
Loco Abreu saw the game between Brazil and Uruguay
The Uruguayan and attacker of a club Carioca of Soccer, Loco Abreu, saw the game between Brazil and Uruguay. He and his small son arrived. At the end of the game, happy with the result, he joined players selection to celebrate and take photos. The entire group lunched and took much time beside player of soccer.
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