Brazil and Barbados met in a great match. One draw and a goal delayed the definition of the gold medal until tomorrow, with Barbados against Peru.
Just four minutes before the end of the match, Keisha Jordan ran on attack and was able to score, and tied Brazil. This parity (1-1) enabled Barbados, now with 7 points like Peru, to top the women competition of the Pan American Challenge. Today, Peru was on their rest day. Barbados will play against Peru tomorrow and this match will define the great final of the tournament held in Chiclayo, north of Lima, Peru on Sunday.
This 1-1 draw led Brazil to the third place, but with the best chances to reach the final, as tomorrow they will meet Puerto Rico, a team that earned their first 4-0 victory against Panama today.
The Brazilians opened the scoreboard in the minute 18 with Alexia Carvalho. It was a slow speed match. Most of the action took place in the midfield, with few plays in the attacking circle, but allowed both goalkeepers Andrea Gomes Bernardes from Brazil, and Sheena Nicholls from Barbados to stand out.
Brazil led the match with the initial goal, but by the end of the match with Barbados pressuring on attack, Jordan finally achieved the parity.
PERU MUST WIN
The results of the matches of today, force Peru to defeat Barbados tomorrow, to have a chance to fight for the gold medal. Any other result will exclude the hosts from the final. This match is scheduled at 3 PM, at the official pitch in Colegio San José. Two hours before this match, Puerto Rico and Brazil will meet.
Puerto Rico defeated Panama, with goals by Abbey Torres, Isamarie Ramos and Josefina Delgado (two goals).
