Jun 16, 2024, 9:18 p.m. ET
Panama fell in its final check earlier than debuting in opposition to Uruguay within the continental competitors
PANAMA CITY — The collection of Paraguay beat this Sunday Panama in a pleasant match with moments of stress, a duel seen by each groups because the final check earlier than the anticipated begin of the America Cup in the USA on June 20.
After a wet day within the Panamanian capital, it cleared for the sport on the Rommel Fernandez stadiumthe place Paraguay He entered dominating and little by little Panama He was discovering his place, getting nearer to the South American space, though by no means sufficient to get forward on the scoreboard.
He bought it Paraguaywhich in one in all its specialties, with a set piece from a nook kick, Gustavo Velazquez He scored within the twenty fourth minute with a robust header, discovering hardly any opposition.
The Panamanian staff, led by Spanish-Danish coach Thomas Christiansen, moved slower than the Paraguay from coach Daniel Garnero.
Panama hosted Paraguay in a preparation match. EFE
Panama He confirmed glimpses within the thirty seventh minute, with a cross inside the realm that goalkeeper Coronel caught, or within the fortieth minute, when the Panamanians intercepted a foul cross from the goalkeeper, however it did not finish in a objective both.
After the primary half, Panama the shortage of his star was noticeable Adalberto Carrasquillawho couldn’t take part because of the midfielder’s commitments along with his staff Houston Dynamo within the MLS.
Regardless of taking part in in a stadium with little or no attendance, Panama He was inspired within the second half, having his greatest alternative within the 51st minute, with a header from Fajardo alone in entrance of the goalkeeper, who went huge when a objective was referred to as.
Within the 56th minute, in a counterattack after a possibility to Panamathe South Individuals have been in a position to prolong the lead with a shot in entrance of the goalkeeper, who narrowly missed.
Panama had extra alternatives on the finish of the sport, feeling superior to Paraguayhowever it was not sufficient to even the rating.
The Central American staff additionally had the unhealthy information of its captain Anibal Godoy leaving the sector, apparently injured, along with Harvey’s retirement with discomfort.
Panama He discovered himself with a way more demanding opponent than the earlier matches he had performed in current weeks with Guyana and Montserrat within the Concacaf qualifiers for the World Cup to be organized in 2026 by the USA, Mexico and Canada, which he gained 2-0 and 1 -3 respectively.
The Paraguayan staff had simply performed two pleasant matches: in opposition to Chile they misplaced 3-0 as a customer and tied 0-0 with Peru.
After these outcomes, Garnero had assured that neither Chile nor Peru “are higher” than the Paraguayan staff, though he acknowledged that they’re having a tough time being efficient and scoring objectives.
