Guyana women’s Under-21 team went down to Chile 0-8 in their final Pool match in the Junior Pan American Hockey championships yesterday at the National Hockey Centre in Barbados.
It was a tough encounter against the Chileans but the Guyanese showed courage against their much seasoned opponents.
It was a busy day for Guyana’s goalkeeper Empress Charles and captain Makeda Harding as they fought valiantly to keep the marauding Chilean strikers at bay.
Lira Martina opened the account for Chile in the 2nd minute converting a penalty corner and returned seven minutes later to score a field goal.
Francisca Irazoqui scored in the 31st minute to give the victors a 3-0 in the first quarter.
The Guyanese stepped up their game and thwarted several scoring opportunities by their opponents to end the first half 3-0.
Chile scored two in the third quarter through Josefina Gutierrez in the 39th and Monserrat Obon in the 48th minute. Victoria Arieta scored two field goals in the 57th and 58th minute to ensure the Chileans end the Group stage unbeaten with the maximum nine points.
Chile will battle the United States of America (USA) while Canada will square off with Argentina (leaders of Pool A) in the two semi-finals. Guyana finish third in Pool be with three points following their victory against Barbados.
Meanwhile, Guyana men will be back in action on Monday to play for fifth/sixth place. Their opponents will be decided this weekend following the remaining Pool matched.
