Panama defeated Martinique 2-1 and firmly stepped into the Gold Cup

With goals from José Fajardo and Michael Amir Murillo, Panama team to win Martinique in his second game in the golden cup held this afternoon at the stadium Red Bull Arena in New Jersey, United States.

Panama team led Danish-Spanish coach Thomas Christiansen, With this victory against the Caribbean, they qualified for the next round of the tournament, and in the last match of Group C they will face El Salvador.

During the first half Panama he dominated the game but could not open the scoring despite multiple comings close to Martinique’s goal. Fajardo, Eddar Yoél Bárcenas, Murillo and Alberto “Negrito” Quintero, had the best chances, but they were not realized.

In the second part, after a good conversation in the dressing rooms, The Christiansen’s team held on his foul in the 57th minute also paid off after a cross from Eric David is on the left As before, Fajardo appeared among the defenders Costa Rica and beat the goalkeeper from Martinique with a powerful header.

In the 69th minute, Murillo appeared and managed to score the second goal for the Panamanian team with a strong right-footed kick, which deserved it after controlling the game for most of the time.

It was the 93rd minute when Martinique scored a goal discount and Panama selection he had to concentrate to avoid the tie.

After the goals, Christiansen introduced Ismael Díaz and César Yanis in the 73rd minute for Alberto Quintero and Eric Davis, abandoning the back-five scheme and looking for a more attacking side. They left the field in the 81st Andres Andrade, Anibal Godoy and José Fajardo to give way Roderick Miller, Jovani Welch and Cecilio Waterman.

Source: Panama America

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