MJPA: Mexico surprise Canada  x11
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| Pan American Hockey Federation |
February 17, 2005
Pan American Hockey Federation
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8th Men's Pan American Junior Championships Havana, Cuba - February 16 to 27, 2005
By Graciela H. Ortiz, PAHF Media Officer
In the most exciting match of the tournament until now, Mexico came from behind to defeat Canada 3-2 in the second game of the day.
Canada went to half-time with an undeserved 2-0 lead, but the Mexicans bettered their precision in the second half and showing a great stamina and speed won an incredible match.
The game started even, but step by step Mexico took control of midfield and play. Then, they reached Canada's circle several times, getting four penalty corners. However, they missed the chances because of bad execution.
However, Canada opened the score - in the 12th minute - through Mark Pearson.
A solo play by David Jameson finished in a penalty corner that Jonathan Roberts netted for the 2-0 lead, three minutes before half-time.
Mexico attacked from the very beginning of the second half, pressing Canada hard who counter-attacked.
Mexico's hopes reborn when Leopoldo Ríos Benítez closed the gap with a wonderful corner dragged shot, in the 46th minute.
Mexico improved the corners execution and thanks to one of them equalized, in the 56th minute, through Oscar Galván from a corner deflection.
Mexico increased the pressure and after an excellent rush through the right wing by Rubén Martínez, Jorge Gómez capitalized on a cross to put his team ahead, four minutes before the final whistle, taking the victory .
Canada: Mackey; Hobkirk, Roberts, A. Wright, Joseph; Hildreth, Tupper, Ford; D'Almeida, P. Wright and Jameson. Also played: Virdi, Pearson and Gonzálvez Coach: Giles Wheatley.
Mexico: Vargas; Galván, Reyes, Aguayo, R. García; Ríos Benítez, E. García, Barrera, Zuleta; Gómez and Martínez. Also played: Chavira and C. García. Coach: Jaime Chávez.
Umpires: Germán Montes de Oca (Argentina) and Armando Bajares (Venezuela).
Booking - Yellow cards: 54m, Gonzálvez (C); 67m, Roberts (C). Green: 9m, Barrera (M); 16m, P. Wright (C); 25m, Aguayo (M).
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