GUYANA will tomorrow take on Venezuela in the semi-final stages of the of the Pan American Challenge in Chiclayo, Peru from 16:15hrs Guyana Time (GYT).This comes as the Guyanese finished as one of the top two teams in the Group A following their 2-2 draw with Brazil, the Group A leaders, on Tuesday.
By virtue of topping the Group A, Brazil have to play Group B second-placed Uruguay (14:00) while second-placed Group A team Guyana have been paired with Group B winners Venezuela.
In the crossover games for places 5-8, Puerto Rico will take on Ecuador (9:30) while Panama take on Peru in the first round of matches from 10:45hrs
In Guyana’s most recent 2-2 draw, Aroydy Bradford in the 12th minute through a field goal (FG) opened the scoring, putting the Golden Arrowhead ahead and exerting early pressure on favourites Brazil.
However, two quick-fire penalty corners from Stephane Vehrle-Smith and Lucas Paixão (42ne and 43rd) gave the Brazilians a slim lead, with the Guyanese having to chase to level the game.
Bradford again proved the determining factor as he converted a penalty shot to goal in the 51st, the last of the goals scored in this match as either team failed to convert any more shots.
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