Panama U-17 fights and draws against Ecuador, but it is not enough

Choice of Panama U-17 He was trying, looking for a match, but in the end he tied 1-1 against Ecuador and said goodbye to World Cup Indonesia 2023 at closing Group A.

Despite losing on the scoreboard, thanks to a header in the 24th minute Elkin Ruiz who led Ecuador, La Rojita He did not stop attacking to change the result.

Montage again took its toll on the Panamanian team, as it happened in previous meetings in Indonesia 2023.

Those led Mike Stump They had a clear chance to score, after an individual play by Oldemar Castillo, but Kevin Walder failed to define the goal which was defended by the goalkeeper. Ecuador, Loor Cristhian.

The Red In the first half, they ended up attacking and searching, against an Ecuadorian team that pulled back to take advantage of their speed.

For the second half, PanamaHe was looking for an equalizer and got it in the 78th minute, with a wonderful goal from Oldemar Castillor that he escaped the Ecuadorian defense, took out the goalkeeper Christian and transferred.

After the tie, Panama He was looking for victory and had opportunities, but he failed to realize them.

According to the match statistics, Panama He had more possession during the game at 58%, with 14 shots on goal, over Ecuador’s 42%, and 11 shots on goal for Panama.

The Panamanian team with a tied score reaches 2 points in Group A, which eventually leads in the regular round Moroccowith 6 points, Ecuador (5) and home Indonesia (2) units.

Morocco and Ecuador secured a ticket to the next round Indonesia 2023.