The Cimarronas made history in the Panamerican Cup

It is difficult to put in words the Uruguay tournament in the Pan American Cup, because one wants to do justice to his career, and fears to fall short. The Cimarronas made history in Uruguayan hockey, but more importantly, in South American hockey.

While his capable debut was not with the best of the results, a 3 to 0 defeat against the lions, the selected Charrúa did not let that throw them down, and with an ant work, he continued to grow as the other games passed. After beating Paraguay 8 to 0, they had in front of Canada. A rival who was played as if it were a final, and that was how they won 2 to 0, keeping the second place of the group.

The party with the United States was what one expects from a semifinal: a very closed match. But in addition, this meeting had an extra seasoning, because who won not only the pass to the final, but the 2026 World Cup classification. After drawing 1 to 1, the North Americans were superior in the shootouts 4 to 2 and the cimarronas went for the bronze match.

The devils. Uruguay’s next goal in the Pan American Cup. Sunday, August 3 was a historic day for Charrúa hockey. With goals of Miracles Seigal and Teresa Vianaand a magnificent departure from the archera Victoria Bate which was worth the same, the Cimarrones won 2 to 0 against Chile and They got on the podium, like the third best team in America.

According to hard data, Chile had more games won against Uruguay, but that did not intimidate the cimarrons. With claw and heart they left everything until the last minute, and all together they endured the result and stayed with the bronze medal after more than 20 years, first time in this tournament.

But its path did not end here, but it was a kick for what is coming: The Premundial. While the Pan American Cup was the most direct competition, They still have another opportunity to classify the World Cup and measure themselves with the best.