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Seamus Leonard¡28 March 2022
OneFootball
Seamus Leonard¡28 March 2022
Hereâs what happened.
Scorers: Pulisic PEN 17â˛, PEN 45+4â˛, 65â˛, Arriola 23â˛, Ferreira 26â˛; Godoy 86â˛
The Chelsea attacker opened the scoring as he hammered home a spot kick after a VAR review adjudged AnĂbal Godoy had clearly impeded Walker Zimmerman in the area.
Pulisic was involved in the second as he got the ball to Antonee Robinson who whipped in a superb cross that Paul Arriola rose to glance past goalkeeper Luis MejĂa. Arriola then turned provider as his blocked shot fell perfectly for Jesus Ferreira to finish from close range.
Pulisic converted his second penalty of the first half in stoppage time after Panama skipper Godoy was punished again, this time for his contact on Michael Robinsonâs face.
And the American captain completed his first hat-trick at senior international level in the second half with a moment of individual brilliance.
Godoy atoned somewhat with a late consolation, but it didnât change the fact that Panama will now definitely miss the 2022 World Cup.
The Stars and Stripes, though, are now guaranteed at least a play-off, and will secure their automatic spot in Qatar if they avoid a six-goal defeat against Costa Rica on Wednesday.
Scorers: Ălvarez 70â˛
Mexico struggled to get the better of hosts Honduras in San Pedro Sula in a game played behind closed doors as a result of crowd disturbances during Januaryâs clash with El Salvador.
The crucial breakthrough finally came with just 20 minutes remaining when El Tri captain Edson Ălvarez connected with HĂŠctor Herreraâs corner to head home from six yards.
Manager Gerardo âTataâ Martino missed the game due to issues relating to eye surgery he had in February.
He is expected to be back in the dugout for Wednesdayâs clash against El Salvador at the Estadio Azteca, where a point will copper-fasten Mexicoâs place at the World Cup later this year.
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