Brazil Is Already First Male Finalist in Goalball

With intense heat in Santiago, the green and yellow team triumphed with an 8-2 score and awaits their opponent. The other semifinal will be contested between the United States and Canada, thus seeking the new Parapan American champion.

Thursday, November 23rd, 2023.- Brazil lived up to the favoritism assigned to them in goalball, defeating a classic rival like Argentina by 8-2, who had also gained ground and good rhythm in these Games. 

The defending champions from Lima 2019 managed to take the lead from the beginning, and supported by their standout player, Emerson Ernesto, who scored three goals, they secured another medal. 

Despite Argentina's efforts, they couldn't do much against Brazil's strong defense. 

Brazil now awaits the outcome of the match between the United States and Canada, where the favoritism lies with Team USA, who won 9-2 in the group stage. It remains to be seen if history repeats itself from 5:30 PM. 

It's worth noting that in Santiago 2023, this discipline offers qualification spots for Paris 2024 

Written by José Tomás Lambert,Sebastián Urzúa; translated by Paulette Bertín / Santiago 2023 vía Photosport 
Photo by Pablo Bigorra / Santiago 2023 vía Photosport