Midfielder Édgar Bárcenas scored two goals this Thursday in Panama’s overwhelming 5-0 victory over Martinique, for date 3 of group B of CONCACAF – League of Nations 2022-23. The goals of the match for the locals were scored by Gabriel Torres (5′ 1T), Fidel Escobar (10′ 2T), Édgar Bárcenas (39′ 2T and 47′ 2T) and Karl Vitulin (14′ 1T, against). While the away goals were made by .
Martinique could not discount because Cyril Mandouki crashed a shot against the post in the 31st minute of the first half.
The figure of the meeting was Édgar Bárcenas. The midfielder from Panama stood out against Martinique as he scored 2 goals, made 2 correct passes and kicked 2 times on goal.
On the other hand, Fidel Escobar was key. The defender from Panama was important because he scored 1 goal.
It was a closely contested match with fouls from both sides. There were 3 cautioned: Jonathan Rivierez, Daniel Herelle and Orlando Mosquera. Thomas Christiansen was sent off for a straight red in the 59th minute of the second half.
Panama’s coach, Thomas Christiansen, arranged a 4-4-2 formation on the field with Orlando Mosquera in goal; Fidel Escobar, Eduardo Anderson, César Blackman and Roderick Miller on the defensive line; Aníbal Godoy, César Yanis, Adalberto Carrasquilla and José Rodríguez in the middle; and Gabriel Torres and Ismael Díaz in the attack.
For their part, those led by Marc Collat stood with a 3-5-2 strategy with Yannis Clementia under the three sticks; Karl Vitulin, Jonathan Rivierez and Florent Poulolo in defense; Karl Fabien, Florian Lapis, Cyril Mandouki, Kévin Parsemain and Daniel Herelle at half court; and Jeremy Sebas and Brighton Labeau up front.
The referee appointed for the match was Ismael Cornejo Meléndez.
Panama will visit Martinique on the next day, while Martinique will receive Panama at the Pierre Aliker stadium.
With this result, Panama achieved its passport to League A – CONCACAF Semifinals – Nations League 2022-23.
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