Panama Dominates Jamaica to Secure Spot in Copa Oro 2025 Quarterfinals
What a night it was at the Q2 Stadium in Texas! If you missed it, Panama delivered a commanding performance against Jamaica in a crucial Copa Oro 2025 group stage clash, sealing a 3-1 victory that secured their place at the top of Group C and a ticket to the quarterfinals. And let me tell you—this wasn’t just any win. It was a statement.
From the very first whistle, Panama came out with purpose, intensity, and precision. The man of the hour? None other than Ismael DÃaz. The Panamanian forward lit up the scoreboard with a stunning first-half hat-trick. Yes, you heard that right—three goals in under 45 minutes. He opened the scoring just three minutes in, followed it up in the 16th minute, and capped it off with a penalty in the 44th. Clinical, confident, and absolutely unstoppable.
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Jamaica did manage to respond with a goal from Amarii Bell in the 26th minute, giving the Reggae Boyz a flicker of hope, but it just wasn’t enough. Despite having some dangerous moments, Jamaica couldn’t match Panama’s intensity or structure. They paid the price for early defensive lapses and too many fouls—10 to be exact—compared to Panama’s four. The stats told the story: the fouls, the missed passes, and the overall lack of fluidity on Jamaica’s side.
Let’s not forget the tactical side of things. Panama’s coach Thomas Christiansen stuck to his trusted 4-3-3, and the midfield trio of MartÃnez, Godoy, and Griffith controlled the tempo beautifully. Meanwhile, the Jamaican coach, Stephen McClaren, opted for a 5-4-1 formation, trying to play it safe and defend deep. But once DÃaz started scoring, that strategy crumbled fast.
This win wasn’t just about advancing. It solidified Panama’s position as a real contender in this tournament. They now await their quarterfinal opponent with confidence and momentum on their side. As for Jamaica, they’ll need to go back to the drawing board and hope results elsewhere don’t shut the door on their campaign.
If you want to relive the action or catch highlights, the match was available live and free through Fubo’s trial in the U.S., as well as ViX Premium, Fox Sports on DirecTV, TUDN, and Univision. Panama fans in Central America could also stream the game via Disney+ and ESPN.
With this kind of form and a player like Ismael DÃaz on fire, Panama just might go all the way. We’ll be watching closely.
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