Panama Edges Guatemala in World Cup Qualifier Behind Waterman’s Two Goals
CIUDAD DE GUATEMALA (Interstat) — Substitute Cecilio Waterman scored two first-half goals to lead Panama to a 3-2 victory over Guatemala in a World Cup qualifier on Thursday at Estadio El Trébol. Waterman’s brace gave Panama a commanding lead before Guatemala rallied with second-half goals from Arquímides Ordóñez and Rudy Muñoz. José Fajardo netted the decisive goal for Panama in the 78th minute to secure the win. The result defied a pregame projection that heavily favored the home side.