Panama Coach Blasts 'Nonexistent' Foul After Loss to Jamaica

Panama's head coach Toña Is voiced strong dissatisfaction with the officiating following her team's narrow 1-0 defeat to Jamaica in a friendly match. Is asserted that the goal conceded by Panama, which ultimately decided the game, stemmed from a foul she deemed "non-existent."

"I think we deserved the draw. It was a great game from us," Is commented after the match. She elaborated on the controversial goal, stating, "They scored a goal from a foul that, for me, is nonexistent. I was watching the video and I think the foul doesn't exist." This sentiment highlights a significant point of contention for the Panamanian side.

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I think we deserved the draw. It was a great game from us.

Is further expressed her team's general unhappiness with the referee's performance throughout the game. "We are not happy with the refereeing. We don't understand certain things, but well, we have to keep working. This is the path," she added, indicating a broader concern about the match's officiating and the team's ability to overcome such challenges.

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They scored a goal from a foul that, for me, is nonexistent. I was watching the video and I think the foul doesn't exist.

The declarations were made in the flash zone of the Rommel Fernández Stadium shortly after the final whistle. This match marked the first of two friendly encounters between Panama and Jamaica as they prepare for the resumption of the Concacaf W Championship, a crucial tournament that serves as a qualifier for the 2027 Women's World Cup.

The loss means Panama will need to regroup and analyze their performance, particularly in the context of officiating, as they head into their next friendly and the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

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We are not happy with the refereeing. We don't understand certain things, but well, we have to keep working. This is the path.