Match report

Panama 1–1 Suriname: World Cup Qualification Stalemate

Panama
Panama
1–1
FT
Suriname
Suriname
Oct 15, 2025

Panama and Suriname settled for a 1-1 draw in a tightly contested CONCACAF World Cup Qualification match. Suriname took the lead through R. Margaret, but I. Díaz equalized for Panama late in the game, ensuring both teams shared the points in a match marked by several key substitutions and a controversial VAR decision.

Key Facts

  • • Suriname took the lead through R. Margaret in the 21st minute with an assist from T. Chery.
  • • Panama equalized in the 90th minute with a goal from I. Díaz, assisted by A. Londoño.
  • • The match featured multiple substitutions from both teams: Suriname made five changes, while Panama made four.
  • • A VAR decision in the final minute nullified a penalty for Panama, sparking controversy.
  • • D. Anderson of Suriname received a yellow card for time-wasting in the 81st minute.

Lineups

Panama

Formation: 5-4-1

Starting XI

  • 22 O. Mosquera (G)
  • 23 M. Murillo (D)
  • 3 J. Ramos (D)
  • 4 F. Escobar (D)
  • 16 A. Andrade (D)
  • 15 E. Davis (D)
  • 7 Puma (M)
  • 6 C. Martinez
  • 8 A. Carrasquilla (M)
  • 11 Y. Barcenas (M)
  • 17 J. Fajardo (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 L. Mejia
  • 12 C. Samudio
  • 2 C. Blackman
  • 19 J. Gutierrez
  • 5 E. Cedeno
  • 13 J. Murillo
  • 20 A. Godoy
  • 21 O. Browne
  • 9 T. Rodriguez
  • 10 I. Diaz
  • 14 A. Londono
  • 18 C. Waterman

Suriname

Formation: 3-4-3

Starting XI

  • 23 E. Vaessen (G)
  • 3 R. Balker (D)
  • 12 S. Denswil (D)
  • 19 S. Pinas (D)
  • 15 D. Anderson (M)
  • 8 J. Lonwijk (M)
  • 22 K. Paal (M)
  • 5 R. Haps (M)
  • 11 S. Becker (F)
  • 18 T. Chery (F)
  • 9 R. Margaret (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 W. Hahn
  • 13 J. G. Fonkel
  • 2 A. Dijksteel
  • 4 D. Malone
  • 17 D. van der Kust
  • 6 D. Klas
  • 14 J. Boetius
  • 16 R. Adipi
  • 7 V. Misidjan
  • 10 D. Jubitana
  • 20 G. Vlijter
  • 21 J. Grot

Timeline

  1. Suriname
    21' Suriname Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Margaret · Assist: T. Chery
  2. Suriname
    46' Suriname subst · Substitution 1
    Off: K. Paal · On: D. Klas
  3. Panama
    57' Panama subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Édgar Bárcenas · On: I. Díaz
  4. Suriname
    66' Suriname subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Balker · On: D. Malone
  5. Suriname
    66' Suriname subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Lonwijk · On: J. Boetius
  6. Panama
    72' Panama subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Martinez · On: Aníbal Godoy
  7. Panama
    72' Panama subst · Substitution 3
    Off: José Rodríguez · On: O. Browne
  8. Panama
    72' Panama subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Ramos · On: C. Waterman
  9. Suriname
    74' Suriname subst · Substitution 4
    Off: R. Margaret · On: V. Misidjan
  10. Suriname
    81' Suriname Card · Yellow Card
    D. Anderson

    Time wasting

  11. Suriname
    86' Suriname subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Haps · On: A. Dijksteel
  12. Panama
    90' Panama Var · Penalty cancelled
    Éric Davis
  13. Panama
    90' Panama Goal · Normal Goal
    I. Díaz · Assist: A. Londoño

Match Stats

Stat Panama Suriname
Fouls 14 11
Pass Accuracy 85% 70%
Offsides 0 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 28 8
Corners 7 3
Total Passes 604 298
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 8 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 15 3
Possession 68% 32%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 513 209
Shots Inside Box 20 3
Saves 3 7
Shots Outside Box 8 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Suriname's early goal by R. Margaret in the 21st minute set the tone and gave them a brief advantage.
  • ▸ Panama's late equalizer by I. Díaz in the 90th minute ensured they would not lose ground in the CONCACAF World Cup Qualification standings.
  • ▸ The VAR decision to overturn a potential Panama penalty in the final minute of the game could have shifted the momentum towards Panama, but instead, the game ended in a draw.