Match report

Panama Defeats Nicaragua 3-0 in World Cup Qualification CONCACAF

Panama
Panama
3–0
FT
Nicaragua
Nicaragua
Jun 11, 2025

Panama secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Nicaragua in their CONCACAF World Cup Qualification match. The game featured a strong performance from Panama's midfield and striking power, with goals from C. Yanis, I. Díaz, and Éric Davis. Despite early yellow cards for E. Cedeno and Ariel Arauz, Panama maintained control throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Panama 3-0 Nicaragua
  • • Goals: C. Yanis (56'), I. Díaz (88'), Éric Davis (90')
  • • Yellow Cards: E. Cedeno (Panama), Ariel Arauz (Nicaragua)
  • • Substitutions: J. Morales for A. Londoño, T. Rodriguez for E. Guerrero (Panama)

Lineups

Panama

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 L. Mejia (G)
  • 23 M. Murillo (D)
  • 4 F. Escobar (D)
  • 16 A. Andrade (D)
  • 3 J. Gutierrez (D)
  • 13 J. Morales (M)
  • 8 V. Griffith (M)
  • 11 E. Cedeno (M)
  • 21 C. Yanis (M)
  • 10 I. Diaz (M)
  • 18 T. Rodriguez (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 J. Gunn
  • 22 O. Mosquera
  • 19 I. Anderson
  • 2 C. Blackman
  • 15 E. Davis
  • 5 E. Farina
  • 20 A. Godoy
  • 14 C. Harvey
  • 6 C. Martinez
  • 9 E. Guerrero
  • 7 A. Londono

Nicaragua

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 M. Rodriguez (G)
  • 2 J. Quijano (D)
  • 21 C. Reyes
  • 5 J. Cano
  • 3 O. Acevedo (D)
  • 14 J. Coronel
  • 11 J. Barrera (M)
  • 13 A. Arauz
  • 16 J. Arteaga
  • 7 A. Smith (M)
  • 9 J. J. Moreno Ciorciari (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 A. Lopez
  • 19 S. Caceres
  • 6 E. Gomez
  • 4 J. Gutierrez
  • 17 M. Moldskred
  • 20 J. Moncada
  • 15 N. Rodriguez
  • 10 B. Bonilla
  • 22 J. Garcia
  • 18 B. Hernandez

Timeline

  1. Panama
    13' Panama Card · Yellow Card
    E. Cedeno

    Foul

  2. Panama
    27' Panama subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Morales · On: A. Londoño
  3. Nicaragua
    38' Nicaragua Card · Yellow Card
    Ariel Arauz

    Foul

  4. Nicaragua
    46' Nicaragua subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Arteaga · On: B. Bonilla
  5. Nicaragua
    46' Nicaragua subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Smith · On: B. Hernández
  6. Panama
    56' Panama Goal · Normal Goal
    C. Yanis · Assist: A. Londoño
  7. Nicaragua
    59' Nicaragua subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Arauz · On: M. Moldskred
  8. Panama
    63' Panama subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Rodriguez · On: E. Guerrero
  9. Panama
    64' Panama subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Cedeno · On: C. Harvey
  10. Nicaragua
    70' Nicaragua subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Óscar Acevedo · On: E. Gomez
  11. Panama
    74' Panama subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Gutierrez · On: Éric Davis
  12. Panama
    74' Panama subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Fidel Escobar · On: Edgardo Fariña
  13. Nicaragua
    88' Nicaragua subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. J. Moreno Ciorciari · On: J. Garcia
  14. Panama
    88' Panama Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Díaz · Assist: Éric Davis
  15. Panama
    90' Panama Goal · Normal Goal
    Éric Davis · Assist: M. Murillo

Match Stats

Stat Panama Nicaragua
Fouls 14 12
Pass Accuracy 81% 80%
Offsides 4 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 7
Corners 5 5
Total Passes 344 299
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 5 2
Shots on Target 6 1
xG — —
Shots off Target 1 4
Possession 54% 46%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 280 239
Shots Inside Box 7 1
Saves 1 3
Shots Outside Box 5 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Panama's early yellow card to E. Cedeno did not hinder their game plan as they maintained control and scored through C. Yanis at 56'.
  • ▸ A second goal by I. Díaz at 88' sealed Panama's dominance, followed by Éric Davis' late goal at 90', ensuring a comfortable victory over Nicaragua.