2008 Indoor Pan American Cup
San Juan, Argentina
November 19-23

Morning
Evening

Morning

This is the first men�s match of the day between Uruguay and Paraguay. The game started and three minutes into it URU scored the first goal. The game is very fast and URU gained a penalty corner, scoring their second goal five minutes into the first half. PAR started putting attitude into the match and gained a penalty corner although it didn�t imply danger. URU kept on trying until they scored the third goal.

The first half continued in advantage for URU who could dominate the ball and score the fourth goal. Penalty Corner for PAR which was well defended by URU goalkeeper. URU scores the fifth goal three minutes before the end of the first half, when the ball reaches the circle and the goalkeeper was unable to stop a striking shot. Thirty seconds before the end of the first half URU scored its sixth goal.

The second half started, and URU continued dominating the game. Penalty Corner for PAR, who could not open the score. PAR is pressuring much more but cannot find the way around the URU defense. The game has become quite hard and a yellow card has been shown to URU biggest goal scorer for this reason. Penalty Corner for URU, which ended in a counter-attack from PAR which was intercepted in the midfield by URU. Penalty Corner for PAR when there is ten minutes to end the match. No danger for URU.

URU scored the seventh goal when PAR seems to have lost all hope. Two minutes to end, and PAR gained a penalty corner. Probably its last opportunity to open the score. Good shot, PAR scores its first goal. Penalty Corner for PAR and the score ends 8 to 2 in favor of URU


This is the second men�s match of the day Argentina and Peru. ARG began the match dominating, but PERU was able to score first with a counterattack only two minutes into the first half. ARG managed to draw the match but both teams are finding it very hard to score. ARG almost scored their second goal but incredibly the ball was covered by the goalkeeper. Seven minutes to end the first half and ARG is in attack once again, with no luck in scoring.

The first half has almost ended and ARG attacked during most of the time, managing to score and establish a difference 2 minutes before the end.

The second half has started and both teams are thirsty to win. ARG kept PERU in their circle for about two minutes finally scoring for third time, with a wonderful deflection which left the goalkeeper lying on the ground. Although ARG is winning by 3 to 1, the Peruvian is a tough rival to defeat. ARG cannot relax because PERU is after every movement the team makes.

Seven minutes to end and ARG continues attacking with no luck. Penalty Corner for ARG, with an excellent goal putting the score to 4. Penalty Corner for ARG when there is four minutes to end the game, which went straight over the goalposts. ARG dominated the ball, entered the circle and the ball deflected into de goal scoring once again. One minute to go and ARG win 5 to 1. ARG finished a difficult match.


This is the third men�s match of the day and its USA and Mexico, and after 3 minutes of the game started USA is winning by 2 goals. USA earned a penalty corner and scored their third goal. Although MEX is trying to defend itself, it is becoming very difficult for them to avoid the USA from scoring. The result of the first half in the first six minutes is of 4 for USA.

Another penalty Corner for USA, who has scored all giving them an advantage of 5 goals. Seven minutes before the end MEX dominated a ball and managed to score the first goal in the match. First half has finished and what has been seen is a constant attacking on behalf of USA and only defense on behalf of MEX.

The second half started and in three minutes USA scored 3 goals. Another goal from USA, and no participation of the rival team. With thirteen minutes to go USA has scored 14 goals, and has not let MEX play. Penalty Corner for USA, who does not stop pressuring, and manages to score once again. USA continues scoring and is already 17 to one when there is still 7 minutes to go. The score remained the same for some minutes although USA is in constant attack. In the last three minutes of the game USA put another extra player and took out the goalkeeper. One minute to go and USA scores its eighteenth goal.

Evening

The ninth game of the day is men Uruguay and Peru. The game started quite equal until number 15 of the URU team, dominated the ball and took it all along the field to open the score with a magnificent shot. Penalty corner for URU, who scored the second goal in the game.Less than ten minutes for the end of the first half and URU has been playing better than PERU, establishing more chances.

Five minutes to end the first half and PERU has a penalty corner, which was easily interrupted by URU defense, to end as a third goal for URU when recovered and dominated to shoot at the other end of the pitch. URU scored its fourth goal two minutes before the end of the first half. The first half has finished and URU has clearly made a difference in the attack.

The second half has started and URU has scored the fifth goal during the first minute of the first half. The game continues fast and PERU puts all it�s will but cannot manage to get past URU. Penalty Corner for URU, which turns into the sixth goal for them. Another Penalty corner for URU which ends up in a goal to score 7. PERU continues struggling but the possibilities are smaller as there is only seven minutes left to the end. Penalty Corner for PERU, which ended in a yellow card for a Peruvian player, and the opening of the score for them. One minute to end the match and URU scored the eighth goal, winning the match.


This is the tenth game of the day and it is men�s Mexico and Paraguay. There is no clear advantage among both of them, but PAR has had more than one opportunity of scoring through penalty corners. First penalty corner for MEX, which puts them above in the score. When MEX got distracted PAR tied the match in one minute. Two minutes to go and the game continue with no difference. PAR has its chance of leading the match with the penalty corner it has just earned; PAR scored and is winning the match 2 to 1 with seconds to go.

The second half began and PAR shot at the goal and gained a penalty stroke, which made good use of scoring the third goal for PAR. PAR started dominating the game in the second half and scores a wonderful goal making it 4 to 1. MEX is trying to recover the ball and when it does so it can be dangerous creating space for their second goal which was scored in a rapid and efficient way.

MEX scores a second goal and with one minute left for the end MEX scores another, having the game 4 to 3 in favor of PAR.


USA - Argentina. The game has just started and both teams are attacking. This is the last match of the second day. ARG managed to dominate the ball and opened the score in the first four minutes of the match. The match is very quick and none of the teams has complete power over the ball. Penalty Corner for ARG once again, and scored the second goal. Another penalty corner for ARG, who scored the third goal.

Penalty corner for USA, but was unable to score as goalkeeper met the ball before entering. Penalty corner for USA, but was not lucky enough to score. Three minutes to the end of the first half and USA could open the score. Penalty Corner for USA, in the last minute of the first half but could not score.

The second half of the match is on the way and USA has earned a penalty corner, scoring their second goal and getting closer to ARG score. ARG could not let that happen and as soon as they could they scored the fourth goal. The game has great movement because neither team will give up and they both have a very good game. Eight minutes for the end of the match and nothing is defined. Penalty corner for USA three minutes before the end of the match and they scored their third goal. Penalty Corner for USA when time of match has ended, but they could not score.