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Panama Secures Victory in a Hard-Fought Match Against El Salvador
San Salvador – In an intense match filled with tense moments, Panama defeated El Salvador at the Estadio Jorge Gonzalez in the World Cup 2026 Qualifiers. The match, corresponding to the Final Round 3, was characterized by physical play and constant interruptions.
Despite having 42% of the ball possession, El Salvador sought the opponent’s goal with 10 shots, only 2 of which were on target. The Salvadoran team generated 3 corner kicks and committed a total of 20 fouls, receiving 3 yellow cards during the match. A goal from El Salvador was disallowed by VAR in the 45th minute due to a foul.
Panama, on the other hand, dominated possession with 58% and generated 7 shots, also with 2 on target. They earned 5 corner kicks and committed 13 fouls, without receiving any yellow cards. The only goal of the match came in the 55th minute, courtesy of J. Fajardo, assisted by M. Murillo, giving the victory to the Panamanians. The match unfolded in a tense atmosphere, reflected in the numerous fouls and cards shown.
Substitutions panama: at minute 12 J. Cordoba came in and J. Ramos went out., at minute 82 J. Fajardo came in and C. Waterman went out., at minute 83 Y. Barcenas came in and E. Cedeno went out., at minute 90 Puma came in and O. Browne went out., at minute 90 C. Martinez came in and C. Blackman went out.
Substitutions el salvador: at minute 46 B. B. Landaverde Alvarez came in and M. Diaz went out., at minute 46 M. Cerritos came in and C. Martinez went out., at minute 59 C. Martinez came in and N. Ordaz went out., at minute 59 L. S. Vasquez Velasquez came in and J. Perez went out., at minute 77 R. Dominguez came in and N. Rivera went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
El Salvador
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Panama
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