Ismael Diaz: “Let’s defend the pride of Panama”

The front side Ismael Díaz, said that in the Final Four of the League of Nations, to fight and defend the pride of Panama and that they wish they could have defeated Canada and be in the final.

“We are a little sad because we lost 0′-2 against the Canadians, but they have a team that we see in detail it is better than oursbut I think we could do a lot more,” Diaz said.

Attacker on Catholic University of Ecuador, indicated that they were very saddened by the loss, but reiterated that Panama must continue to work hard to improve.

As for the Gold Cup, he indicated that he has a few days left to straighten up and prepare to meet the maximum Concacaf tournament.

For his part, he manager Thomas Christiansen, assured that after Canada’s defeat and qualification as a superior team, it is not conformist. “I always want to improve, personally, collectively and individually. We can’t stay in the zone concacaf, but it is a process that is not from today to tomorrow or in two or three years. It’s a long job and important steps must be taken in Panama in terms of infrastructure and the law on sports has been adopted, which is important for the development of football.”

On the other hand, hePanama selection he trained both last days at Heritage Park, focused on this Sunday’s third-place match against fellow Mexicans. Yesterday’s session saw Michael Amir Murillo working separately from the group, while it was announced that Éric Davis’ suspension is for one match only, so he will be able to face Costa Rica in the opening game Golden cup.

Larger selection of Panama lost 2-0 to Canada in the semifinals of the Final Four CONCACAF Nations Leaguein a game played on Thursday, June 15 at Allegiant Stadium, in the city of Las Vegas.

They scored the goals of the Canadian team Jonathan David in the first half in the 25th minute and newcomers Alphonso Davis in the 70th minute.

For its part, the Mexican team was defeated 0-3 the United States, which also launched Harsh criticism from the press in that country calling for the dismissal of coach Diego Cocca.