The planets aligned and Panama was the best

The largest selection of Panama advanced to the quarter-finals of the Concacaf League of Nations as the best qualifier by winning 3-0 Guatemala last night at the stadium Rommel Fernandez and will face Costa Rica November 16 and 20.

The goals were the work Adalberto Carrasquilla, Eric Davis and Abdiel Ayarza.

13 minutes of play Carrasquilla He took advantage of a half-hearted shot by the defense and hit the left post of the Guatemalan goalkeeper for 1-0.

The beginning of the second half in the 46th minute, steering wheel Cristian Martínez He was brought down inside the area and the referee awarded a penalty which was well taken by Eric Davis for 2-0.

In the 54th second, coach Thomas Christiansen introduced Ismael Díaz and Cecilio Waterman for Davis and Fajardo, betting on the offensive and taking advantage of the fact that Guatemala was left with one man after the expulsion Nicolás Samayoa.

He came in later Abdiel Ayarza in midfield for Martínez.

In the 88th minute, Fidel Escobar’s deep cross allowed Ayarza to score the third goal of the match.

The quarter finals start next November 16 where E will beUnited States, Mexico, Canada, Jamaica, Honduras, Trinidad and Tobago and Panama.

The top four go directly to the Gold Cup and Final Four of the League of Nations, The four losers go to the playoffs and fight for two places in Coh America.