Despite the doubts raised by the Tricolor following its last outing, the differences in the well-developed processes in Panama and what is happening within the national team are evident, since internally the group believes that the series is not not lost.
The “Sele” need a goal to get back into the race and, in this perspective, anything can happen in the battle for a place in the semi-finals of the Nations League and for qualification for the Gold Cup.
Given the context, it is clear that the task is not easy for Costa Rica, given that Panama has six consecutive victories over the Ticos.
“It is true that in the last four years Costa Rica has not managed to surpass Panama, but we know that to be among the top four teams in this tournament we have to win because a draw will not be enough, ” commented the interim coach of the national team, Claudio Vivas.
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Come to think of it, the “Sele” needs more than a miracle on Panamanian territory. However, it should not be overlooked that Costa Rican football is traditionally very emotional, and when the situation seems most complicated, the unthinkable often happens.
The match between Panama and Costa Rica, scheduled for 8 p.m., will be broadcast exclusively on Canal 7, which holds the transmission rights.
Remember that in this live coverage on nacion.com you will find the preview, the main incidents, and once the match is over you will find the final report in this same article.
Radio fans can listen to the game on Teletica Radio (91.5 FM), Monumental (93.5 FM) and Columbia (98.7 FM).
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Panama took a 1-0 lead in Costa Rica in a series where the away goal serves as the tiebreaker. In this context, the only way for the “Tricolore” is to win, and if they manage to win by more than one goal, so much the better, achieving a real feat.
If tonight’s match ends in regulation time with a 1-0 victory for the “Sele”, the series would be tied 1-1 on aggregate. In this scenario, extra time would be played, and penalties if necessary.
A draw by any score would move Panama forward, as would another victory for Thomas Christiansen’s team.
“We have to take risks; we know that we are at a disadvantage, that we have to turn the series around, and that one goal will not be enough. Yet we cannot think of the second goal without having scored the first; moreover, it It will be crucial to keep a zero on our side of the field.
“I repeat, if we have to take risks, I will do it because it is in my DNA; I have the squad and the options. It will depend on my ability and my decision-making, as well as my staff technique, to define which team will take the field, what strategies to implement and how to take risks,” expressed Claudio Vivas.
Claudio Vivas himself thought he would not have Jeyland Mitchell available for the match in Panama City due to accumulated yellow cards, but last Friday Concacaf clarified that the cards were canceled after the group stage, so the player of Feyenoord has a good chance of starting this Monday.
“Regarding my position, it’s not something that concerns me; what matters are these players who are here and who are looking to qualify for the Gold Cup. This is a group that has only lost three matches this year and who has won more matches than he has drawn.
“If we analyze the matches won and lost, Costa Rica has improved, but it is not enough, and what we want is to win this series and advance,” replied Claudio Vivas.
The central referee for the match Panama vs. Costa Rica will be the Mexican César Ramos, assisted by Alberto Morin and Marco Bisguerra. Víctor Cáceres will be the fourth official. Erick Miranda will be in VAR, accompanied by Óscar Macías.
