The selection of Martinique did not finally weigh very heavily against Panama, Thursday evening (June 9, 2022. The Matininos were beaten 5 goals to 0, at the end of a disappointing match on the part of our representatives. A burst of pride is expected in three days in Martinique against the same team from Panama for the return match.
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Published on June 10, 2022 at 04:25
updated on June 10, 2022 at 00:02
The fateful first quarter to the Martinicans who were very quickly dominated by very lively and technically correct Canaléros.
Picked cold, Marc Collat’s players conceded a first goal in the 6th minute by Gabriel Torres then a second in the 15th by Karl Vitulin who deflected a ball into his own goal with a header.
Fate then fell on the Martinique players who should have closed the gap after just over 30 minutes when a shot from Cyril Mandouki hit the bottom of the crossbar and bounced behind the goal line. Unfortunately, the referee and his assistants did not see that the ball had crossed the line and the score remained 2 goals to 0 until the break.
In the second half, Panama seemed to manage the score but were effective. Fidel Escobar increased the score in the 56th minute by taking advantage of a handball from the Martinique goalkeeper. Then, in the 85th minute as well as in the 93rd it was Edgar Barcenas who distinguished himself with a double, taking advantage of the weakness of the defense of the “matininos”.
the lack of cohesion and even consistency of the Martinicans was still very noticeable against Panama
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In terms of play and opportunities, Martinique was slightly better in the second half. Mickaël Biron made a good comeback and got at least two clear chances but he still lacked skill.
Kévin Parsemain also did not have more success in front of goal than his teammate.
On this meeting, the lack of cohesion and even consistency of the Martinicans was still very noticeable.
In the end, it is a very pale copy given by the selection of Martinique which inexorably deviates from its objective of finishing among the first two of the group. A sad record of two defeats in as many games played, 7 goals conceded and none scored. It must be admitted that the two adversaries of the group have a higher level but the assessment thus stated still describes the failure of this group until now in this league of nations.
It remains to be hoped that a burst of pride and the mass of supporters will be able to change the situation positively for the return match against Panama, this Sunday, June 12 at the Pierre Aliker stadium in Martinique.