Match report

Tunisia Defeats Panama 2-1 in World Cup Showdown

Panama
Panama
1–2
FT
Tunisia
Tunisia
Jun 28, 2018

Tunisia overcame Panama with a 2-1 victory in their World Cup match, showcasing resilience and tactical prowess. The match saw an early own goal from Y. Meriah for Panama, which was countered by goals from F. Ben Youssef and W. Khazri for Tunisia, securing their lead.

Key Facts

  • • Tunisia secured the win with goals from F. Ben Youssef (51') and W. Khazri (66')
  • • Panama conceded an own goal by Y. Meriah (33')
  • • F. Sassi and A. Badri were both issued yellow cards for Tunisia
  • • R. Avila and G. Gomez received yellow cards for Panama
  • • Tunisia's victory marks a significant start in the World Cup competition
  • • Substitutions included L. Tejada for R. Torres (56') and A. Arroyo for R. Avila (81')

Lineups

Panama

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 J. Penedo (G)
  • 5 R. Torres (D)
  • 13 A. Machado (D)
  • 17 L. Ovalle (D)
  • 4 F. Escobar (D)
  • 6 G. Gómez (M)
  • 20 A. Godoy (M)
  • 19 R. Avila (M)
  • 21 José Rodríguez (M)
  • 9 G. Torres (F)
  • 8 E. Bárcenas (M)

Substitutes

  • 3 H. Cummings
  • 18 L. Tejada
  • 16 A. Arroyo
  • 7 B. Pérez
  • 12 J. Calderón
  • 14 V. Pimentel
  • 15 É. Davis
  • 22 Alex Rodríguez
  • 23 F. Baloy

Tunisia

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 16 A. Mathlouthi (G)
  • 5 O. Haddadi (D)
  • 6 R. Bedoui (D)
  • 21 H. Nagguez (D)
  • 4 Y. Meriah (D)
  • 23 N. Sliti (M)
  • 13 F. Sassi (M)
  • 17 E. Skhiri (M)
  • 20 G. Chalali (M)
  • 10 W. Khazri (F)
  • 8 F. Ben Youssef (M)

Substitutes

  • 9 A. Badri
  • 15 A. Khalil
  • 18 B. Srarfi
  • 3 Y. Benalouane
  • 7 S. Khaoui
  • 12 A. Maâloul
  • 14 M. Ben Amor
  • 19 S. Khalifa

Timeline

  1. Panama
    33' Panama Goal · Own Goal
    Y. Meriah
  2. Tunisia
    44' Tunisia Card · Yellow Card
    F. Sassi

    Foul

  3. Tunisia
    46' Tunisia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: F. Sassi · On: A. Badri
  4. Tunisia
    51' Tunisia Goal · Normal Goal
    F. Ben Youssef · Assist: W. Khazri
  5. Panama
    56' Panama subst · Substitution 2
    Off: R. Torres · On: L. Tejada
  6. Tunisia
    66' Tunisia Goal · Normal Goal
    W. Khazri · Assist: O. Haddadi
  7. Tunisia
    71' Tunisia Card · Yellow Card
    A. Badri

    Foul

  8. Tunisia
    77' Tunisia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: N. Sliti · On: A. Khalil
  9. Panama
    78' Panama Card · Yellow Card
    R. Avila

    Foul

  10. Panama
    80' Panama Card · Yellow Card
    G. Gómez

    Foul

  11. Panama
    81' Panama subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Avila · On: A. Arroyo
  12. Tunisia
    89' Tunisia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: W. Khazri · On: B. Srarfi
  13. Tunisia
    90' Tunisia Card · Yellow Card
    G. Chaalali

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Panama Tunisia
Fouls 18 19
Pass Accuracy 74% 86%
Offsides 4 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 14
Corners 0 6
Total Passes 277 618
Yellow Cards 3 3
Blocked Shots 1 3
Shots on Target 4 6
Shots off Target 4 5
Possession 30% 70%
Accurate Passes 206 530
Shots Inside Box 6 11
Saves 4 4
Shots Outside Box 4 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Tunisia capitalized on the own goal by Y. Meriah to level the score and regain control of the game
  • ▸ The second goal by W. Khazri cemented Tunisia's lead and significantly impacted the game's momentum, securing their victory over Panama