Panama/The preparation match between Panama and Paraguaywhich will be played today at 5:30 pm and will be broadcast by TVMAX, is an expected event prior to the Copa América 2024.
There is only one week left until Panama debuts next Sunday June 23 at the Copa América USA 2024, when they face the Uruguay team at the Hard Rock Stadium, in Miami, Florida. Yesterday, the team made its last movements by training for an hour at the Rommel Fernández Stadium.
After the friendly, the national team will continue training in the capital until next Wednesday, June 19, when they will travel to United States territory to face the final part of their preparation.
For its part, the Paraguayan squad, led by Argentine coach Daniel Garnerocarried out the official recognition of the Rommel Fernández Stadium field last night and is ready for the game.
Paraguay was placed in group D of the Copa América along with Brazil, Colombia and Costa Rica. Their debut in the competition is on June 24 against Colombia at the NRG Stadium, in Houston, Texas.
Regarding the history between both teams, Panama and Paraguay have faced each other three times, with an advantage for the South Americans who have won all the matches.
The first confrontation was on August 21, 2003 in a friendly match at the Rommel Fernández Gutiérrez Stadium, with victory for Paraguay by 2-1.
The second meeting was on September 2, 2011, again at the Rommel Fernández Gutiérrez Stadium, with a 2-0 victory for the visitors.
The third confrontation took place on February 29, 2012 at the General Pablo Rojas Stadium in Asunción, where Paraguay won 1-0.
Results
friendly matches
Panama 1-2 Paraguay
Goals: Jorge Luis Campos (PAR) at min 6, Carlos Gamarra (PAR) at min 17, Juan Ramón Solís (PAN) min 77.
Rommel Fernández Stadium – August 21, 2003
Panama 0-2 Paraguay
Goals: Óscar Cardozo (PAR) at min 7 and Robin Ramírez (PAR) at min 11.
Rommel Fernández Stadium – September 2, 2011
Paraguay 1-0 Panama
Goals: Jonathan Santana (PAR) at min 88.
General Pablo Rojas Stadium – February 29, 2012
This match will not only serve as crucial preparation for both teams ahead of the Copa América, but also as an opportunity for Panama to improve its record against Paraguay and fine-tune tactical details before the major continental tournament.
With information from FPF.
