Santiago, Chile - November 1 - The USA Men's National Team wrapped up Group A competition at the Pan American Games with a 3-0 record after defeating Brazil 24-7 earlier today.
Hannes Daube scored five goals to pace the USA attack with
Drew Holland and
Adrian Weinberg teaming up for 11 saves in net. Team USA now advances to the quarterfinal round where they will meet Chile on Thursday at 5pm et/2pm pt. Live stats can be accessed by
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Daube got the offense fired up with two goals in the early part of the first quarter. Not long after,
Max Irving added two goals of his own and Team USA built a 5-2 edge after one. Pedro Vergara scored twice in the first quarter but the Brazilian offense was quieted in the second as Team USA put up eight unanswered goals. In the eight goal collage,
Ben Hallock, Daube and
Ryder Dodd each scored twice as the United States took a commanding 13-2 lead at halftime.
In the third quarter
Luca Cupido opened with a goal and Team USA would outscore Brazil 5-2 to go in front 18-4 after three. In the fourth, Chase and
Ryder Dodd teamed up for three goals as Team USA posted six in the period on the way to the 24-7 win. Team USA went 4/9 on power plays and 2/2 on penalties while Brazil went 4/8 on power plays and 1/1 on penalties.
Scoring -
Scoresheet
USA 24 (5, 8, 5, 6) H. Daube 5, R. Dodd 4, B. Hallock 3, A. Bowen 3, L. Cupido 2, C. Dodd 2, D. Woodhead 2, M. Irving 2, J. Hooper 1
BRA 7 (2, 0, 2, 3) R. Vergara 2, P. Vergara 2, L. Gomes Da Silva 1, G. De Mendonsa 1, R. Aghulha 1
Saves - USA - D. Holland 9, A. Weinberg 2 - BRA - G. Barella 2, A. Da Cruz 1
6x5 - USA - 4/9 - BRA - 4/8
Penalties - USA - 2/2 - BRA - 1/1
