2010 South American Championship / Campeonato Sudamericano

2010 South American Championship
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
April 3-11
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Reports by Giselle Ouchana, Media Officer

The first game of the day was played between Venezuela and Paraguay. It was a given that the two teams remain at a low overall ranking placement. The captain of Venezuela, Eddy Lozada, made the first goal departure by Penalty Corner. The Paraguayan managed to reverse the game in the first time, with 2 goals. In the last half of the game, the Venezuelan reinforced the attack and turned the game, ending the game instead VEN 4x2 PAR.

The match between Uruguay and Chile was very difficult. The two teams have a great group work in the field. In the first time, the two teams managed to draw: a goal for each time. Already in the second half of the game, the Chilean made larger attacks and terminations. The Uruguayan suffered a little pressure and received more two goals of Cannes. In the next game, the Chilean will dispute the end with the Argentine. It will be a difficult game, but the Union of Chilean team leaves confident.

In the match between Brazil and Argentina, Brazilian girls managed to overcome. One of the major goals of them, according to jogadora Thayse Neves, was able to defend the greatest number of goals. By final score 11-0, this has been achieved. Tomorrow Brazil will dispute the bronze against Uruguay. Argentina will dispute the first against Chile.

In the first game male of the day, the men Uruguay faced Argentina. Despite the good staging and maximum commitment, Uruguayans failed mark point on the scoreboard. They have a good markup and managed to finish several moves, but were unable to evade the tactic of argentineans. These, in turn, kept the good speed and great domain of ball. The scoreboard closed on 8-0 to Argentina. On Sunday, 11, this selection will dispute the end with Chile. Players are very confident.

In the game against Paraguay, Venezuelan held a good action. With a 3-1 victory, the team fared quite animated field, but with the confidence that they have many limitations. For Captain Venezolano, Daniel Quiroz, this game has been important to gain experience and confidence in the team.

The Brazilians were able to make a good game against Chile. Despite not having expired, they worked with good markup and attack. Early in the second time, the shirt 6, Thiago Pacheco, decreased the difference in goals and left the scoreboard at: 3-1. After 65 minutes, the same player hit a goal by Penalty Corner. Experienced Chileans, have 8 goals in total, with 7 per Field Goal. Tomorrow they will dispute the gold medal against Argentineans.