Panama 2, Ecuador 1

QUITO (Interstat) — Panama secured a 2-1 victory over Ecuador on Monday, using a first-half goal from Vergara and a second-half response to hold off the home side. The win moved Panama to 1-0 in the competition and 1-0 across all competitions. Ecuador dropped to 0-1 in the competition and 0-1 across all competitions. The match was physical and tense, with six yellow cards and a series of substitutions that shaped the final stages. Vergara gave Panama the lead in the 38th minute, finishing the game’s opening goal. Ecuador pushed for an equalizer before halftime and finally found it after… Read more...