World Cup 2018 Qualifiers : Panama defeats Jamaica 2-0
KINGSTON, Nov. 13, 2015 (AMP) — Russia 2018 (American Qualifiers) : Panama defeated Jamaica by a score of 2-0 (halftime: 1-0), in a qualifying game for the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Friday night at the Independence Park in Kingston.
Panama dominated the first half thanks to a goal scored by defender Armando Cooper in the 43rd minute. Leading 1-0 at the break, the Panamanians further widened their lead in the second period with a goal by Morgan into his own net in the 52nd minute.
The result put the Panamanians top of Group B with 3 points. In their next game, Panama will meet second-placed Costa Rica at the Independence Park on November 17, while Jamaica will face Haiti.
Fixtures and Results : Fourth Round Group B
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Overview
Jamaica at the World Cup
- 1 appearances (1998)
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1966)
Panama at the World Cup
- Never qualified
- 11 participations in the qualifications (first in 1978)
- 13 November 2015
- 21:00
- Kingston
Fourth Round Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Panama | 3 |
 Costa Rica | 3 |
 Haiti | 0 |
| Jamaica | 0 |
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