On Day 3 pool-play action continued with Mexico beating Peru. USA scored four goals in the fourth quarter to beat Chile 4-2. Uruguay was firing on penalty corners to drop Cuba in a convincing 8-1 victory, while the Leonas earned their second win of the tournament, 3-0 over Canada.
WOMEN Pool B: Mexico vs. Peru (4-0)
Arlette Estrada scored two goals to propel Mexico to a 4-0 victory over hosts Peru in Day 3 action at the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima. Chiara Conetta had a solid performance in goal to keep a spirited Peru team pushing for their first goal of the tournament.
WOMEN Pool B: Chile vs. USA (2-4)
The USA scored four goals in a six-minute span in the fourth quarter to erase a two-goal deficit and beat Chile 4-2 in pool-play action. Erin Matson's back-hand smash triggered the momentum shift despite Chile controlling the earlier parts of the game. USA move to the top of Pool B with two wins.
WOMEN Pool A: Uruguay vs. Cuba (8-1)
Uruguay earned their first win of the tournament after a convincing 8-1 victory over Cuba. Agustina Taborda’s deliveries on penalty corners were in excellent form as Uruguay scored six of their goals on set pieces.
WOMEN Pool A: Canada vs. Argentina (0-3)
Argentina blanked Canada on goals from the three most veteran players on the team - Carla Rebecchi, Noel Barrionuevo and Piti d'Elia. The Canadians fought hard but were unable to match the No. 3-ranked Leonas.
Women’s pool-play matches conclude on August 2 with Uruguay vs. Canada (10:00), USA vs. Peru (12:00), Argentina vs. Cuba (14:00) and Mexico vs. Chile (16:00). Game times are local to Lima, Peru (-5 GTM). Follow the Pan American Hockey Federation on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook at @panamhockey and online at panamhockey.org for the latest information.
