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World Cup · MD2 · Jun 23, 2026
Theo
Theo@theolovesvilla
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Jun 24

Chat was very mixed today. I didn't learn much from today's games so far, but I did learn a new catchphrase, #LiveLaughLucas So here is a special analysis dedicated to OUR good friend and expert football fan @carbonfiverr The game started very cagey, Panama sat back slightly on the Croatia possession, which Croatia had very little chances from. Panama opened up as the game went on and got confident with their press, maybe a little overconfident as we'll talk about later. Croatia had a lethal finish missing from their arsenal throughout the first half, Budimir was getting very little service, the play was coming from the midfield and wide areas but never finding one of the best current target men (look at his LaLiga stats) in Europe. Second half was Panama's downfall, going back to the overconfidence in their press, Croatia found ways to use possession to beat the Panama press. The game was very open but I think we always felt that Croatia would use their quality to snatch it. The goal was well worked, simple cross across the face of goal, maybe the defence and keeper could've done better. But all it needed was a lethal striker, and guess what? Budimir was there to put it home. After the goal, Panama seemed quite rocked, they continued pressing but Croatia time and time again knew how to beat it with tactical adjustments. Pasalic had a huge chance to kill the game off, lovely over the top ball but he didn't finish his dinner in the end. I'd say it was a fair result, however as the scoreline shows, there wasn't much in it. Panama could've definitely got something if they were more clinical with their half chances and press. Follow @carbonfiverr for more insight.

Player of the match
Josip Stanišić
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Ratings

Everyone
1.8
218 ratings
☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★
Ante Budimir
Player of the match
Ante Budimir

Lineups

22
Mosquera
23
Murillo
13
Ramos
3
Córdoba
16
Andrade
2
Blackman
6
Martínez
14
Harvey
11
Bárcenas
7
Rodríguez
17
Fajardo
1
Livaković
2
Stanišić
6
Šutalo
3
Pongračić
4
Gvardiol
10
Modrić
8
Kovačić
24
Pašalić
16
Baturina
14
Perišić
26
Musa
Panama · Substitutes
1Luis MejíaGK
12César SamudioGK
4Fidel EscobarDF
5Edgardo FariñaDF
15Éric DavisDF
25Roderick MillerDF
26Jorge GutiérrezDF
8Adalberto CarrasquillaMF
10Ismael DíazFW
19Alberto QuinteroFW
20Aníbal GodoyMF
21César YanisFW
24Azarias LondoñoFW
9Tomás RodríguezFW
18Cecilio WatermanFW
Thomas Christiansen (Coach)
Croatia · Substitutes
12Ivor PandurGK
23Dominik KotarskiGK
5Duje Ćaleta-CarDF
22Luka VuškovićDF
25Martin ErlićDF
18Kristijan JakićMF
7Nikola MoroMF
13Nikola VlašićMF
15Mario PašalićMF
17Petar SučićMF
19Toni FrukMF
21Luka SučićMF
9Andrej KramarićFW
11Ante BudimirFW
20Igor MatanovićFW
Zlatko Dalic (Coach)
Referee
Pierre Ghislain Atcho (Gabon)

Key events

PanamaCroatia
46'
A. BudimirP. Musa
46'
A. KramaricJ. Gvardiol
54'
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A. Budimir
J. Stanisic
72'
L. SucicM. Pasalic
72'
P. SucicM. Kovacic
C. WatermanJ. Ramos
77'
81'
M. PasalicL. Modric
A. LondonoJ. Fajardo
83'
E. DavisC. Blackman
90'
T. RodriguezY. Barcenas
90'

Match stats

36%Possession64%
1Shots2
0Shots on target1
0Corners1
1Saves0
9Fouls5

Match info

Competition
World Cup
Round
MD2
Date
23 Jun 2026
Kick-off
23:00
Venue
BMO Field
Referee
Pierre Ghislain Atcho

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