Panama women's team seeks win against Jamaica after controversial friendly loss

The women's national football teams of Panama and Jamaica are facing off in their second friendly international match at the Rommel Fernández Gutiérrez stadium in Panama City. The game is being broadcast live on TVMAX, TVN Pass, and the TVMAX PANAMÁ YouTube channel.

Panama is seeking redemption after a narrow 0-1 defeat in the first encounter on Friday, June 5. A victory in this match would serve as a significant morale boost as they prepare for their upcoming challenge in the Concacaf W Championship. Their next major fixture is against Canada in November.

Following the first match, Panama's head coach, Toña Is, voiced her strong disagreement with the officiating. "I think we deserved the draw. It was a great game for us. They scored from a free-kick that, for me, is non-existent. I was watching the video, and I believe the foul does not exist," Is stated. She added, "We are not happy with the refereeing. We don't understand certain things, but well, we have to keep working. This is the path."

The Panamanian team is gearing up for a crucial quarter-final match against Canada in the Concacaf W Championship. The winner of that game will secure a spot in the Women's World Cup next year in Brazil. The outcome of this friendly will be closely watched as an indicator of Panama's readiness for that significant tournament.