Guyana 2, Panama 4 | 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup Match Recap

With a 4-2 win over Guyana in Group D, Panama have inched towards a place in the knockout rounds of the 2019 Concacaf Gold Cup.

In an eventful, high-paced match, Panama got the scoring underway through striker Abdiel Arroyo in the 16th minute, assisted by Red Bulls' Michael Murillo. 

Guyana didn't fold after going down, scoring  their first-ever Gold Cup goal through a Neil Danns penalty. Alberto Quintero's rash challenge on Jordan Dover gave the Golden Jaguars the golden opportunity to score from the spot. 

Panama re-took the lead minutes later through an own goal before adding an insurance goal in the second half from the penalty spot. The initial penalty was saved, but controversially ordered to be retaken due to goalkeeper encroachment.

Danns scored Guyana's second, again with a penalty, in stoppage time.

Panama started with four MLS players —Murillo, his Red Bulls teammate Fidel Escobar, Earthquakes centerback Harold Cummings and captain and Sounders mainstay Roman Torres.

Goals

• 16' – PAN – Abdiel Arroyo
• 33' – GUY – Neil Danns (PK)
• 40' – PAN – Terence Vancooten (OG)
• 51' – PAN – Eric Davis (PK)
• 86' – PAN – Gabriel Torres
• 90+3' – GUY – Neil Danns (PK)

Three Things

THE BIG PICTURE: The expected result came through, though Guyana performed admirably. Panama still can top Group D, with a match against the United States looming on Wednesday. 

MOMENT OF THE MATCH:
 Guyana's first Gold Cup goal in their history was special.

MAN OF THE MATCH: Panama had a number of strong performers, but Abdiel Arroyo perhaps had the best evening, scoring the opener and drawing a penalty. 

Next Up

• GUY: Wednesday, June 26 vs. Trinidad and Tobago (6:30 pm ET | FS1, UDN)
• PAN: Wednesday, June 26 vs. United States (9 pm ET | FS1, UniMas, UDN)