Panama U-23 loses on penalties to Ivory Coast

Hits from the target did damage Panama up to 23 years in their match against Ivory Coast in his debut from Maurice Revell Cup formerly known as (Toulon Hopes) ended in a 1-1 draw in regular time, then went to penalties and fell (5-3).

Panama started losing the game from the first half, because of the penalty he gave Datro Fofana.

silly which belongs Chelsea the English Premier Leaguegave Ivory Coast a 1-0 lead after 12 minutes.

The game had two parts, with Panama that it was better in the first half, against the eleventh African who showed a better version in the second half.

The one who had a clear chance to equalize was Angel Orelién do in the 18th minute, but his shot ended up in the hands of the Ivorian goalkeeper.

Panama equalized after 90 minutes with a great goal by José Bernal.

Jorge Dely Valdes: “There were no clean situations for either of the two teams.”
“We made a lot of mistakes when the ball was released. It wasn’t what we planned.”
“We need everything. There are 22 players in this group, and we know that only 11 of them are on the field. Everyone has to be ready when it comes to change”.

– Those who came for exchange did it in a good way.
“These are short tournaments. It is time to rest well and recover the players”.

Jose Bernal: “It seemed like a tough game and a worthy opponent. We started to lose on the scoreboard, but we knew how to move forward”.
“We lost on penalties, where everyone wins.”

“We are working and we are grateful to the team in goal.”
“The team is ready to face any opponent.”

The next obligation for those at the helm Jorge Dely Valdes It will be this Saturday, June 10, against Japan, at 7:00 a.m. in Panama (2:00 p.m. in France), on the same stage.

Group C is led by Japan with 3 points, Ivory Coast (2), Panama (1) and Morocco with no units.