Canada vs Panama Player Ratings as Canada beats Panama in a Friendly Face-off

Canada played Panama in a friendly fixture and won the exhibition game with a 2-1 scoreline thanks to goals from Cyle Larin and Jonathan David ensuring the hosts enjoyed the victory at BMO Field in Toronto. Canada recorded its third win in the recent three games following a victory over the USA and a draw against Mexico. Meanwhile, Panama endured its third consecutive defeat following the result of their trip to Canada. The hosts primarily dominated the clash exhibiting their squad’s sheer quality.

Canada National Football Team Player Ratings vs Panama

Goalkeeper

Maxime Crepeau (6.5/10)

He faced major problems in goal as the visiting had failed to pose challenges for him with just single shot on target.

Defenders

Richie Laryea (6.5/10)

The played the entire 90 minutes as the Right back and made important defensive contributions.

Moise Bombito (7/10)

He was rock solid in defence, giving the opposition less space with his defensive actions in the back four.

Derek Cornelius (7/10)

He was vital as the centre back with his clearances and blocks, picked up a yellow card as well.

Alphonso Davies (7.5/10)

Davies was tasked with his natural attacking game created two chances and was equally well in defending.

Midfielders

Ali Ahmed (7/10)

He provided the assist to Larin for the first goal and played decently as the wide midfielder.

Stephen Eustaquio (6.5/10)

He had a busy evening operation in the centre of the field and was involved in duels and challenges.

Mathieu Choiniere (6/10)

Only played 66 minutes and was subbed off to introduce Jonathan Osorio.

Jacob Shaffelburg (7/10)

Played well on left wide channels helping out in both attack and defense.

Forwards

Jonathan David (7.5/10)

The Lile man scored the winner in the second half to cancel out Panama’s equaliser.

Cyle Larin (7.5/10)

He netted the first goal for Canada with the left-footed shot in the 44th minute.

Substitutes

Jonathan Osorio (6.5/10)

Liam Millar (7/10)

Nathan Saliba (6/10)

Thelonius Bair (6.5/10)

Joel Waterman (N/A)

Kwasi Poku (N/A)

Manager

Jesse Marsch (7.5/10)

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Panama National Football Team Player Ratings vs Canada

Goalkeeper

Orlando Mosquera (7/10)

The 29-year-old made 8 saves but couldn’t do much to deal with the two goals.

Defenders

Jiovany Ramos (6.5/10)

Played as the right centre-back and did fine in defence and even had a shot.

Fidel Escobar (6/10)

Sitting in the centre of a three-man defence, he made essential clearances and recoveries.

Carlos Harvey (7/10)

He had a brilliant game won 100% of his tackles and did a great job in playing long balls and vertical passes.

Midfielders

Iván Anderson (7/10)

Created chances and registered a shot as well, and tried to produce attacks with his dribbles and passes.

Abdiel Ayarza (6.5/10)

He was good in duels and defensive contributions but poor in other aspects such as losing the ball possession.

Aníbal Godoy (5.5/10)

The Panama’s captain error cost them a goal besides that single mistake, he was good on the pitch.

Yoel Bárcenas (6/10)

Played 66 minutes on the clock and picked up a yellow card during the outing.

Forward

Kahiser Lenis (7/10)

He produces flashes of brilliance with his dribbling and accumulated two successful dribbles.

José Fajardo (7.5/10)

Scored the equaliser to level the scorecard right before the 70th minute mark on the clock.

Freddy Góndola (6/10)

He was more involved in the defensive contributions to help out his team and made no such contributions upfront.

Substitutes

Cristian Martínez (7/10)

Ricardo Phillips (6.5/10)

Tomás Rodríguez (6/10)

Michael Murillo (6.5/10)

Adalberto Carrasquilla (N/A)

José Luis Rodríguez (N/A)

Manager

Thomas Christiansen (7/10)

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