Brazil wins bronze in Lima 2019. Brazil and Mexico played for the bronze medal that Brazil claimed at the Pan American Games.
A thrilling match
There was one particular twist during the match: the partial scores in both first halves were similar, 16-10. Brazilians and Mexicans had already faced each other in the first round of the tournament.
First, in the debut match for both teams, Brazil claimed its first victory, winning 33-23.
Then came another clash for the bronze medal; Oswaldo Maestro opened the scoring for Brazil, and captain Thiagus Petrus converted to extend the lead.
During the first 20 minutes, the Brazilians led by 3 goals, going into the break with a 6-point lead.
Second Half
In the second half, center Rogério Moraes, assisted by guard Thiago Ponciano, scored the 17th goal. With one minute remaining, Rogério Moraes closed the scoring for Brazil 32-20, defeating the Mexicans twice.
With this result, Brazil secured third place on the podium with the bronze medal.
Results July 31, 2019
Cuba 28 (10) – (20) 38 Chile
Puerto Rico 27 (14) – (10) 23 Peru
Brazil 33 (18) – (10) 23 Mexico
Argentina 38 (21) – (13) 25 United States
Results August 1, 2019
Mexico 24 (15) – (07) 19 Puerto Rico
United States (14) – (14) Cuba
Peru 16 (07) – (27) 40 Brazil
Chile 29 (15) – (12) 31 Argentina
Results August 2, 2019
Mexico 34 (16) – (09) 17 Peru
United States 26 (11) – (17) 34 Chile
Argentina 23 (11) – (10) 21 Cuba
Brazil 35 (18) – (13) 26 Puerto Rico
Results August 4, 2019
5th-8th Puerto Rico 12 (08) – (17) 36 Cuba
5th-8th USA 22 (13) – (07) 16 Peru
Result August 5, 2019
7th / 8th Puerto Rico 27 (12) – (09) 19 Peru
5th / 6th Cuba 32 (16) – (10) 24 United States
3rd / 4th Brazil 32 (16) – (10) 20 Mexico
Final Argentina 31 (15) – (14) 27 Chile
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