“Ryan Williams gives India the lead after a first half littered with corner-kick pressure.”
Pivotal“Omar Valencia, on as a halftime substitute, equalizes for Panama with an assist from Eduardo Anderson.”
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India took the lead through Ryan Williams just before the break, capitalizing on a spell of pressure that included three corners in the first half. Panama responded decisively at the interval, making a triple substitution that changed the complexion of the match, and it was one of those changes, Omar Valencia, who drew Panama level in the 68th minute with an assist from Eduardo Anderson. Despite India controlling possession evenly at 50-50, Panama were far more incisive going forward, out-shooting India 18 to 10 and forcing four saves compared to India's goalkeeper being called upon just once. The result leaves both sides with plenty to work on, but Panama's second-half surge, built on fresh legs and tactical adjustments, will be the bigger takeaway from this one.
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Corner awarded.
Jay Gupta is on, and Ashique Kuruniyan is off.
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Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
On Valpuia, off Vikram Pratap Singh.
Sahal Abdul Samad comes on for Ryan Williams.
Anirudh Thapa is substituted off for Ricky John Shabong.
Corner awarded.
Adalberto Carrasquilla is substituted on for Eduardo Anderson.
assist: Eduardo Anderson
Goal! Omar Valencia scores to make it 1-1, assisted by Eduardo Anderson.
Michael Murillo is substituted for Cesar Blackman.
Omar Valencia replaces Jair Modelo.
Azarias Londono is on, and Rafael Mosquera is off.
First half ends with a score of 1-0.
assist: Akash Mishra
Goal! Ryan Williams scores to make it 1-0.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Corner awarded.
Kick-off has started!
India and Panama meet for the very first time in senior football, with Khalid Jamil's side using the friendly as a litmus test before daunting clashes against Brazil and Uruguay loom on the horizon. Panama arrive with World Cup pedigree and a near-full-strength squad, making this a genuine measuring stick for the hosts.
