Christiansen on Costa Rica: ‘Every match is new’

Panama He fulfilled his first goal, he was the first in the group, which was not easy, the coach admitted. Thomas Christiansen, sabout La Roja’s 3-0 win over Guatemala at Rommel Fernández Stadium last night.

The goals of the Panamanian team were the work of Adalbert “Coco” Carrasquilla, Eric Davis (penalty penalty) and Abdiel Ayarza in the 15th, 46th and 89th minutes.

Choice Panama, placing first in group u League of Nations, Now they will have to face Costa Rica in the quarterfinals of the regional tournament, for a place in the Final Four and a place in the Copa América.

A match between Costa Rica and Panama sAccording to Concacaf, it is scheduled for November 16 in San José and November 20 at the Rommel Fernández Stadium.

“Every game is new, we played many games against them (Costa Rica) and that’s where we have to do our best, if we want to win,” said Mister about the Ticos for the quarterfinal matches.

In the era of Christiansen, Panama had good results against the Ticos, “They (Costa Rica) come with a lot of desire and we have to be ready,” said the Danish-Spanish about the match against the Ticos.

Christiansen Before, he was satisfied with the result Guatemalawho gave credit to the players and gave support to forward José “La Pantera” Fajardo, despite not having the best night against Chapin.

“I have no doubt that he will recover, he didn’t score a few chances and that’s not a problem for me,” he said. Christiansen when talking about Fajardo’s party.

but the coach of the Panamanian team was also self-critical, admitting that in the first half Panama managed to finish the first 45 minutes with a higher score and thanked the fans for their support at the Rommel Fernández Stadium.

“The team grows when (Rommel) is at home, there’s no doubt, the run we’ve had, all the credit goes to the players,” Mister said.

He indicated yes “Coco” Carrasquilla was replaced because he complained about the shot and praised “Gasper” Murillo for its performance.

Panama finished on top Nations League Group A with 10 points, nine for and two against. Trinidad and Tobago, who lost 5-3 to Curaçaohad to settle for second place, with 9 units.

“The team was very good in every way, they did a great job,” said the midfielder.Puma” Rodríguez. Christiansen said.