Costa Rica beats Panama in shoot out to reach Copa Centroamericana final
PANAMA CITY, Jan. 21, 2011 (AMP) — Panama 2011 : Costa Rica reached the Copa Centroamericana final for the fourth time in their history after defeating Panama 4-2 on penalties (after a 0-0 draw) on Friday night.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round
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Overview
Panama at the Copa Centroamericana
- 1 title (2009)
- 9 participations in the qualifications (first in 1993)
- Statistics: Champions (2009) Runners-up (2007) Third Place (1993) Fourth Place (2001, 2005)
Costa Rica at the Copa Centroamericana
- 6 titles (1991, 1997, 1999, 2003, 2005, 2007)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1991)
- Statistics: Champions (1991, 1997, 1999, 2003, 2005, 2007) Runners-up (1993, 2001, 2009) Fourth Place (1995)
Panama
0:0
Costa Rica
2:4 (penalties), 0:0 (a.e.t.), 1:1 (0:0)
- 21 January 2011
- 21:00
- Panama City
Copa Centroamericana History
Read on to know more on the history and origin of the Central American Championship.