Goals galore in Toco Castillo: Veraguas United draws with San Francisco in a thriller

Veraguas United and San Francisco FC played out a thrilling 3-3 draw in the fifth round of Panama's Liga Panameña de Fútbol (LPF) Torneo Apertura 2026. The match in Santiago was packed with intensity, comebacks, and late drama.

San Francisco started strong, with Ronaldo Dinolis opening the scoring in the 13th minute. Veraguas United quickly responded, equalizing through Carlos Hernández in the 16th minute. However, San Francisco regained the lead just before halftime, as Víctor Medina scored in added time for a 2-1 advantage at the break.

The visitors extended their lead in the second half when Keny Bonilla scored in the 52nd minute, making it 3-1 and seemingly putting San Francisco in control. But Veraguas United staged a heroic comeback in the final stages of the match. Jean Navarro pulled one back in the 77th minute, igniting hope for the home crowd. Carlos Hernández then completed his brace, scoring the equalizer in the 83rd minute to seal the dramatic 3-3 draw.

With this result, Veraguas United reaches 9 points and remains in contention for top spots in the Western Conference. San Francisco FC, despite dropping points, maintains a solitary lead in the Western Conference with 10 units. In other LPF news, Club Atlético Independiente (CAI) secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Unión Coclé.