Panama displayed an impressive performance on Tuesday at the Rommel Fernández Stadium, securing a commanding 3-0 victory against El Salvador. The match saw Panama take the lead early on in the 17th minute when César Blackman skillfully found the net, making it 1-0 for his team. Just after half-time, Éric Davis doubled the advantage for Panama with a penalty goal in the 48th minute. José Rodríguez sealed the game with a third goal in the 40th minute of the second half.
César Blackman emerged as the standout player of the match, contributing a crucial goal to Panama’s victory. José Rodríguez also played a significant role for his team, finding the back of the net once.
The Panama team, managed by Thomas Christiansen, lined up in a 4-3-3 formation, featuring Orlando Mosquera in goal, with César Blackman, Fidel Escobar, Andrés Andrade, and Éric Davis forming the defense. The midfield was composed of Adalberto Carrasquilla, Aníbal Godoy, and Carlos Harvey, while the attack included Azarías Londoño, Cecilio Waterman, and Ismael Díaz.
El Salvador, under the guidance of coach Hernán Darío Gómez, opted for a 4-4-2 setup. Mario González guarded the goal, with Adán Clímaco, Julio Sibrián, Ronald Rodríguez, and Rudy Clavel in defense. Their midfield trio comprised Darwin Cerén, Brayan Landaverde, and Jairo Henriquez, with Styven Vásquez and Michell Mercado leading the attack.
The match was overseen by referee Héctor Martínez Sorto, who ensured a smooth encounter at the Rommel Fernández Stadium.
Substitutions for Panama
59’ 2H – Azarías Londoño was replaced by José Fajardo
60’ 2H – Aníbal Godoy was substituted for Cristian Martínez
71’ 2H – Ismael Díaz came off for Alberto Quintero and Cecilio Waterman was replaced by José Rodríguez
75’ 2H – Éric Davis made way for Jorge Gutiérrez
Yellow Card for Panama:
35’ 1H – Aníbal Godoy
Substitutions for El Salvador
36’ 1H – Darwin Cerén was substituted for Elvis Claros
45’ 2H – Rudy Clavel left the game for Josh Pérez
72’ 2H – Adán Clímaco was replaced by Noel Rivera
Yellow Cards for El Salvador:
46’ 1H – Rudy Clavel
48’ 1H – Elvis Claros