Saturday, November 18th, 2023.- For the first time in history, the Chilean team competed in goalball at the Parapan American Games, and they did it in a big way by securing a victory that is already making its mark in the record books.

The host team showed strength at the Centro de Deportes Paralímpicos del Estadio Nacional, where they prevailed with a clear 8-4 victory over their counterparts from Mexico.

Josué Carvajal emerged as the standout player for the Chilean team, being the top scorer of the match with a total of five goals.

With this historic victory, Chile earned three points, equaling Brazil in Group A.

On Sunday, the second-round matches will take place, with Brazil facing Mexico at 3:15 PM, while the host team will take on Colombia at 5:45 p.m.

written by Carlos Silva Rojas - Sebastián Urzúa; translated by Paulete Bertín / Santiago 2023 vía Photosport
Photo by  Karin Pozo / Santiago 2023 vía Photosport