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Panama Claims Victory in Guatemala in Thrilling Match
Guatemala City – In a vibrant match held at the Estadio Cementos Progreso, Panama defeated Guatemala in a World Cup qualifying game for CONCACAF. The Panamanian team, with remarkable efficiency, capitalized on their chances to secure a valuable away victory.
The first half was dominated by Panama. C. Waterman emerged as the standout player, scoring a brace. The first goal arrived in the 30th minute, followed by another in the 44th minute with an assist from A. Andrade, solidifying the visitors’ lead before halftime.
Guatemala reacted in the second half, displaying greater ball possession and relentlessly seeking the opponent’s goal. In the 69th minute, A. Ordoñez narrowed the gap with a goal, assisted by P. Altan, igniting the hopes of the home fans. Shortly after, in the 72nd minute, R. Muñoz leveled the score with a goal assisted by O. Escobar, showcasing the Guatemalan team’s determination.
However, the local joy was short-lived. Panama demonstrated their ability to react, and in the 78th minute, J. Fajardo scored the goal that would seal the victory for the visiting team. The match was characterized by a high pace and great intensity, with a few cautions for Panama.
Despite Guatemala’s greater ball possession (63%), Panama was more effective in front of the goal, capitalizing on their opportunities. Guatemala took 23 shots, 7 of which were on target, while Panama, with only 8 shots, managed to convert 3 of them. The referee of the match, César Ramos Palazuelos from Mexico, officiated a hard-fought game in which the grit and determination of both teams prevailed.
Substitutions guatemala: at minute 46 S. Robles came in and R. Munoz went out., at minute 56 J. Lopez came in and P. Altan went out., at minute 56 R. Rubin came in and A. Ordonez went out., at minute 66 J. Franco came in and O. Escobar went out., at minute 85 O. Santis came in and D. Lom went out.
Substitutions panama: at minute 63 A. Londono came in and Puma went out., at minute 63 C. Waterman came in and J. Fajardo went out., at minute 79 C. Martinez came in and A. Quintero went out., at minute 83 A. Carrasquilla came in and E. Cedeno went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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