Overview

• Mexico defeated Chile 1-0 in the women's team final at the Pan American Games, claiming their first gold medal in the event.
• Chile had to rely on regular striker Maria Jose Urrutia as goalkeeper after both their specialist goalkeepers, Christiane Endler and Antonia Canales, had to return to their European club commitments.
• Despite the goalkeeper challenge, Urrutia performed commendably, stifling Mexico's attempts to extend their lead, including a save in the 91st minute.
• Urrutia's effort could not prevent Mexico's Rebeca Bernal from scoring the only goal of the match in the 30th minute with a free-kick.
• Chile was also missing midfielder Karen Araya and defender Camila Sáez due to their commitments with Real Madrid, underlining the challenges faced by the squad ahead of the match.