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Panama Edges Out Costa Rica in Thrilling CONCACAF Nations League Quarter-Final
San José, Costa Rica – In a fiercely contested match at the Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica on November 15th, 2024, Panama secured a 1-0 victory over Costa Rica in the CONCACAF Nations League quarter-finals. The game, officiated by Hector Martinez of El Salvador, was characterized by tension and numerous fouls.
Panama dominated possession (59%) and created more scoring opportunities (9 shots, 3 on target), although Costa Rica also managed 9 shots (2 on target). The decisive moment arrived in the 66th minute when Jorman Fajardo converted a penalty to give Panama the win.
The match was a physical encounter, with a total of 40 fouls (22 by Costa Rica and 18 by Panama). Discipline was a concern, with five yellow cards awarded: one to Costa Rica and four to Panama. Despite the loss, Costa Rica showed determination and fight, but Panama’s efficiency in the final third proved to be the deciding factor. Fajardo’s penalty goal was enough to secure Panama’s victory and passage to the next round.
Substitutions costa rica: at minute 46 Y. Salinas came in and J. Mitchell went out., at minute 70 J. Campbell came in and A. Martinez went out., at minute 70 A. J. Bran Flores came in and J. Brenes went out., at minute 75 A. Gamboa came in and J. P. Vargas went out., at minute 75 A. Rojas came in and K. Vargas went out.
Substitutions panama: at minute 72 A. Godoy came in and C. Martinez went out., at minute 76 E. Guerrero came in and J. Fajardo went out., at minute 77 C. Harvey came in and A. Carrasquilla went out., at minute 88 C. Yanis came in and Y. Barcenas went out., at minute 88 K. Lenis came in and Puma went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Costa Rica
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Panama
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