Chile's 'Diablas' finish fourth in Nations Cup after loss to USA

The Chilean women's field hockey team, known as 'Las Diablas,' concluded their participation in the Nations Cup held in New Zealand with a fourth-place finish. Their final match was a narrow 3-2 defeat against the United States in the battle for third place.

Despite an initial lead in the first period, the Chilean team could not maintain their advantage in the second half, ultimately succumbing to the American comeback. This loss followed a difficult semifinal match against India, which dashed their hopes of reaching the final.

The tournament title was claimed by India, who secured their victory over New Zealand with a 2-0 scoreline. This win earned India a coveted spot in the ProLeague, the sport's most demanding competition, which had been Chile's primary objective entering the Nations Cup.

Looking ahead, Las Diablas are preparing for their next significant challenge: the World Championship scheduled for August in Amstelveen, Netherlands. Chile will compete in Group A, opening their campaign against the host nation on August 15, followed by matches against Japan on August 17 and Australia on August 19.