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90+10'

The referee blows his whistle for the final time to end this match.
90+9'

Janpol Morales (Panama) commits a minor foul to interrupt the attacking move of his opponent and is warned by the referee that he will get a yellow card if he does it again.
90+6'

Here's the change. Jesus Gallardo leaves the pitch and Jesus Angulo (Mexico) comes on as a substitute.
90+6'

Javier Aguirre has decided to introduce fresh legs, with Orbelin Pineda (Mexico) replacing Santiago Tomas Gimenez.
90+4'

Janpol Morales (Panama) brings his opponent down with a tackle and Mario Escobar blows his whistle for a foul.
90+3'

The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Edgardo Farina leaves the pitch and Ismael Diaz (Panama) comes on.
90+2'

Goal! Raul Jimenez (Mexico) runs up to the ball, stops and waits for Orlando Mosquera to commit before slotting the penalty into the right of the goal.
90+1'

Raul Jimenez (Mexico) is heading towards the penalty spot to take it.
90

6 min. of stoppage-time to be played.
90'

The referee blows his whistle after Jose Cordoba (Panama) does a good impression of a basketball player and handles the ball. The referee makes a quick call and points to the penalty spot. Big scoring opportunity for Mexico.
90'

Mexico will look to take advantage of a free kick in a promising position in the middle of the field.
89'

Cesar Blackman (Panama) does well to dispossess the attacker with a slide tackle, but the referee blows his whistle for a foul. A free kick has been awarded to Mexico.
88'

Mexico win a corner.
87'

Decent spell from Mexico here and they keep the pressure on until one of the defending players steps in. The referee and one of his assistants signal for a corner kick to Mexico.
87'

Some great controlled play and passing from Mexico. They are increasing their possession of the ball and trying to open up the opposition's defence to hit them swiftly on the break.
85'

The referee blows for a cooling break.
83'

We can have a look at the statistics now, particularly the total attempts – 14:8.
80'

Roberto Alvarado (Mexico) unleashes a strike towards goal from long-range, but the ball is blocked by one of his teammates.
78'

Raul Jimenez (Mexico) receives a deflected pass on the edge of the box and smashes the ball at goal. Unfortunately for him, it's well wide of the right post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Panama.
76'

Carlos Harvey (Panama) gets on the ball and beats an opponent, but his run is stopped by the referee Mario Escobar who sees an offensive foul.
75'

Adalberto Eliecer Carrasquilla Alcazar (Panama) is about to take a corner kick.
75'

The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Christian Martinez departs the field of play to be replaced by Janpol Morales (Panama).
74'

Panama are enjoying a spell of pressure at the moment, but one of the defenders gets it clear. Panama force their opponents to concede a corner.
73'

Santiago Tomas Gimenez (Mexico) is well placed to meet a cross and sends a difficult header towards the middle of the goal, but the goalkeeper reacts well to stop the effort.
71'

Edson Alvarez (Mexico) tries his luck from the edge of the box, but it's one to forget and goes well wide of the left post. The ball goes out of play and Panama will have a goal kick.
71'

Alexis Vega (Mexico) rises above the defenders and places a towering header towards the middle of the goal, but Orlando Mosquera is prepared to thwart his effort.
68'

The possession of the ball – 39:61.
64'

The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Cesar Saul Huerta Valera trots off the pitch and is replaced by Alexis Vega (Mexico).
63'

Javier Aguirre decides to make a substitution. Luis Romo will be replaced by Luis Chavez (Mexico).
62'

The referee signals a substitution. Jose Fajardo Nelson (Panama) is brought on as a substitute for Cecilio Waterman.
62'

Jose Fajardo Nelson (Panama) moves forward and unleashes a thunderous shot from distance that flies well over the bar. The ball goes out of play and Mexico will have a goal kick.
59'

Edson Alvarez (Mexico) fires a shot at goal from a very promising position outside the penalty area, but it is blocked by a self-sacrificing defender.
58'

Luis Malagon (Mexico) hasn't suffered any serious injury which would see him leave the pitch. He's back in the game now.
56'

Luis Malagon (Mexico) requires medical treatment, so the referee stops play and signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.
56'

Puma (Panama) shows too much aggression while trying to break free from his opponent and the referee blows his whistle for a foul.
55'

Mario Escobar interrupts the game for a tactical foul by Anibal Godoy (Panama). A free kick is awarded to Mexico.
54'

Santiago Tomas Gimenez (Mexico) came close to scoring but should have done much better. His poor attempt from close range ended up in the gloves of Orlando Mosquera.
54'

Mexico enjoy a period of possession as they are exchanging some passes and waiting for an opportunity to strike.
50'

Jesus Gallardo (Mexico) sends a chip pass into the box, but Orlando Mosquera is quickest to intercept the ball.
47'

Edson Alvarez (Mexico) gives away a foul during an attacking move and the referee blows his whistle.
46'

The players are back out on the pitch following the half-time break and the second half is about to start.
45+6'

The first half of today's match has just finished.
45+6'

The referee points to the corner flag. It's a corner to Mexico.
45+5'

Edson Alvarez (Mexico) blasts the ball from just outside the box, but his attempt is blocked by the defender. Mexico will take a corner kick.
45+5'

Mexico get a corner.
45+3'

The ball is cleared after Cesar Saul Huerta Valera (Mexico) attempted to dribble past an opposing player. Mexico have a corner.
45+2'

Adalberto Eliecer Carrasquilla Alcazar (Panama) makes no mistake from the penalty spot after waiting for Luis Malagon to move before rolling the ball into the middle of the goal!
45+1'

Adalberto Eliecer Carrasquilla Alcazar (Panama) is going to take the penalty!
45

4 additional min. will be played.
44'

The Panama players are happy as the referee awards a PENALTY after the VAR review!
42'

Referee Mario Escobar makes the VAR signal and is going to check whether it’s a penalty. Let’s see what happens!
41'

The game is interrupted now, Cecilio Waterman (Panama) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.
41'

Cecilio Waterman (Panama) goes down under a challenge in the box, but the ref immediately waves away the appeals from all players.
41'

Adalberto Eliecer Carrasquilla Alcazar (Panama) is heading toward the corner flag to take the set piece.
40'

Luis Malagon leaps like a salmon to deny Puma (Panama), whose effort is headed to the underside of the crossbar, but isn't powerful enough to find its way into the back of the net. The referee and his assistant both point at the corner flag. Panama will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.
40'

Panama take a short corner kick.
39'

A lofted cross from Cesar Blackman (Panama) is unsuccessful as the opponent's defence quickly clears the ball out of the penalty area. The linesman points to the corner flag, Panama are going to take it.
38'

Panama seem to be finding their feet as they enjoy some possession. They are waiting for the right moment to create new attacking opportunities.
35'

Raul Jimenez (Mexico) is penalised for a foul. Mario Escobar had a clear view and blows his whistle. Panama win a free kick and will be able to apply some pressure on the opposition goal.
34'

The sound of the whistle has almost been drowned out in the deafening atmosphere of this match. Roberto Alvarado (Mexico) is setting the ball up for a free kick from mid-range.
33'

Adalberto Eliecer Carrasquilla Alcazar (Panama) makes a bad challenge on his opponent and is booked by the referee.
32'

Adalberto Eliecer Carrasquilla Alcazar (Panama) fouls an opponent. At least that's what referee Mario Escobar signals. Mexico have a free kick from a promising distance.
31'

Christian Martinez (Panama) latches onto a lofted pass near the penalty spot only to head the ball yards wide of the left post. The ball is off of the pitch and it's a goal kick for Mexico.
30'

Mario Escobar blows his whistle after Jesus Gallardo (Mexico) brings one of his opponents down with a strong tackle.
28'

Luis Romo (Mexico) gets to the rebound outside the penalty box and unleashes a low shot from long range towards the middle of the net, but Orlando Mosquera makes a comfortable save to stop the effort.
28'

It seemed like Cesar Saul Huerta Valera (Mexico) was going to take a quick free kick, but instead he is going to send the ball inside the penalty box for his teammates.
27'

Puma (Panama) trips an opposition player and Mario Escobar signals a foul. It's a free kick to Mexico in a dangerous position.
26'

Santiago Tomas Gimenez (Mexico) decides to strike the ball towards goal, but his effort fails to threaten the goalkeeper after being well blocked by one of the defenders. Corner kick. Mexico will have an opportunity.
24'

A spell of possession for Panama in an attempt to control the game.
20'

Cesar Saul Huerta Valera (Mexico) produces an effort from the edge of the box, but doesn't hit the ball properly and sends it yards over the bar.
17'

Adalberto Eliecer Carrasquilla Alcazar (Panama) takes the set piece and smashes the ball across the turf to the bottom left corner. The keeper reacts amazingly and denies the attempt.
17'

Panama are awarded a mid-range free kick.
16'

Raul Jimenez (Mexico) was trying to get to the ball but clattered into the legs of the opponent as well. Mario Escobar blows his whistle for an infringement. Panama have been awarded a free kick.
14'

The Mexico players are exchanging some short passes.
10'

Panama are showing great team chemistry. They are passing the ball around seamlessly.
8'

Goal! Raul Jimenez (Mexico) ran onto a clever lofted pass from Roberto Alvarado and easily beat the keeper with a header low into the middle of the goal from close range. 1:0.
6'

Adalberto Eliecer Carrasquilla Alcazar (Panama) collects a rebound a long way out and doesn't hesitate to release a goal-bound hammer of a shot. His attempt is precise and low towards the middle of the target. It would have ended in the back of the net if it wasn't for Luis Malagon and his nice save.
6'

Cecilio Waterman (Panama) tries his luck and takes a shot from inside the box. His effort on goal is blocked by a defender.
2'

Santiago Tomas Gimenez (Mexico) unleashes a shot towards the goal, but his effort isn't precise at all and it flies high over the bar. The ball goes out of play and Panama will have a goal kick.
1'

Today's match has just started, enjoy the game!
0'

Panama will kick-off.

Today's referee will be Mario Escobar.

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