Panama vs New Zealand 1-1

Panama and New Zealand finished level at 1-1 in Yokohama after first-half goals from Marko Stamenić and Dylan Herbert. New Zealand led for much of the opening period before Panama equalised before the break.

Stamenić put New Zealand ahead in the 13th minute, finishing from Ben Waine to make it 1-0. Panama equalised three minutes into first-half stoppage time through Dylan Herbert, set up by José Luis Rodríguez, and the sides went in level at 1-1.

Panama made two changes on 56 minutes, with Jorge Gutiérrez and Jiovany Ramos both replaced, and Herbert, who had scored the equaliser, went off for Azarias Londono in the same window. New Zealand then made three changes on 67 minutes and another two on 71, while Panama also sent on Deivis Murillo and Víctor Griffith. Neither side found a winner after the interval, with New Zealand’s changes including Ben Waine going off after his assist and Panama losing Herbert from the scorer’s side.

Panama had 64% of the possession and 619 passes to New Zealand’s 339, but the teams had 11 shots apiece. Panama had more shots on target, 2-1, while New Zealand won more corners, 4-2, and had 3 offsides to Panama’s 2. Panama also had 13 fouls to New Zealand’s 7 and only one save was recorded, for New Zealand.

Martín Wilhelm Krug was booked for Panama in the 88th minute. There were no red cards.