The 2023 FIFA Beneath-17 Males’s World Cup in Indonesia continued on Monday with Panama incomes its first level of the match in Group A in a 1-1 draw with host nation Indonesia on the Gelora Bung Tomo Stadium in Surabaya.
“Panama got here out the stronger of the 2 sides and had a bevy of possibilities to interrupt the impasse within the first half,” CONCACAF mentioned.
“They have been lastly ready to take action proper earlier than halftime due to some unbelievable work from Oldemar Castillo, who muscled his well beyond two defenders whereas conserving his steadiness after which firing into internet for a 1-0 Panama lead,” it added.
Nonetheless, CONCACAF mentioned Indonesia managed to tug stage 1-1 within the 54’ with Arkhan Kaka steering house a header.
“Panama practically snagged a late winner within the 86’ through a Hector Rios header off a nook kick, solely to see the ball strike the crossbar and bounce away, leaving Panama with only a level,” CONCACAF mentioned.
Within the different match of the day for a CONCACAF facet, Canada fell 3-0 to Uzbekistan in Group B on the Manahan Stadium in Surakarta.
“Two targets in three minutes halfway via the primary half made for powerful sledding for the Canadians, who then conceded late within the 80’ for the ultimate scoreline,” CONCACAF mentioned.
