Panama through, Nicaragua and Jamaica knocked out

Panama are through to the quarter finals in the CONCACAF Gold Cup following a very convincing 4-0 win over fellow central Americans Nicaragua. As a result, Jamaica are eliminated as well.

Blas Perez put Panama ahead after 35 minutes, and things became even harder for Nicaragua when Lopez got red-carded just before half time.

Gomez made it 2-0 in the 56th minute and two late goals from substitute striker Luis Tejada set the final score to 4-0.

Panama are certain of third place in this group. As both they and Group B’s Haiti have more points than Jamaica, the Caribbeans are no longer part of the tournament.

If Mexico lose to Guadeloupe in Sunday’s other group game, Panama would even finish in second position, thereby avoiding a meeting with hosts USA in the next round.