Thursday, November 23rd, 2023.- The Chilean blind football team has never won a medal at the Parapan American level, but in Santiago 2023, they will try to break that streak. 

The local team qualified for the bronze medal match after a 0-0 draw against Mexico at the Centro de Deportes Paralímpicos of Estadio Nacional. 

The Chileans played a smart game, as the draw secured their spot in the next round, while the Mexicans needed three points to qualify, a situation they couldn't achieve. 

In this way, Chile will play for the bronze against Argentina, which surprisingly missed the final after losing 1-0 to Colombia, who will compete for gold against Brazil. 

Chile and Argentina will play this Saturday starting at 18:00, while Colombians and Brazilians will compete for the gold on the same day but starting at 20:00. 

It's worth noting that this discipline in Santiago 2023 grants spots for Paris 2024. 

Written by Carlos Silva Rojas - Patricio Cabello; translated by Paulette Bertín / Santiago 2023 vía Photosport
Photo by Felipe Zanca / Santiago 2023 vía Photosport