England vs. Panama
Group G, Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, Nizhny Novgorod
Goal, Panama!
Panama finally gets on the board with 37-year-old Felipe Baloy’s shot in the 77th minute. It’s the country’s first-ever World Cup goal.
Yellow card
Called against Panama’s Michael Amir Murillo in the 72nd minute. Felipe Baloy pulled off the back of England’s defensive line, which fell asleep, from Ricardo Aliva’s free-kick.
This is Panama’s first-ever World Cup goal.
Yet another goal, England!
At this point it isn’t too surprising, but England added to its lead again! Harry Kane scored his third goal of the match, becoming England’s third player ever to tally a hat trick in the World Cup.
Kane is now done for the day and is replaced by Jamie Vardy.
Halftime update
The first 45 minutes of this match has been all England, all the time. Scoring its first goal in the seventh minute of the game, its last in the 45th and three other goals in between, England leads Panama 5-0 at the break. England has also been extremely efficient, scoring five times out of the seven shots they took. Panama has a lot of work to do in the second half, both on offense and defense, if they have any hope of catching up.
Another one!
England has taken complete control of the game as the first half comes to an end. Harry Kane brought his team’s goal total to five as he scored off another penalty kick.
Goal, England!
Make it four goals for England as Stones scored again after an initial save from Panama.
Goal, England!
England added to their lead with midfielder Jesse Lingard curled his shot into the top corner of the net.
Yellow Card
Against England’s Ruben Loftus-Cheek in the 23rd minute.
Goal, England!
England doubled their lead when Harry Kane scored off a penalty kick. This is Kane’s third goal in three games. He is also the first to score a penalty for England since David Beckham in 2002 against Argentina.
Goal, England!
England struck early as they scored in the end of the seventh minute when John Stones headed the ball into the net off a corner kick.
Starting lineups
Pregame thoughts
Harry Kane’s dramatic header in stoppage time gave England a 2-1 win over Tunisia, creating one of the national team’s fondest World Cup moments in years. It also now has England on the verge of a spot in the knockout round. Belgium’s dominant win over Tunisia Saturday means England could secure at least second place in Group G by beating Panama. The Three Lions haven’t been past the round of 16 since 2006.
After its opening 3-0 loss to Belgium, meanwhile, Panama is still looking for its first-ever World Cup point. It could stay alive with a draw against England, but would then need to beat Belgium to have any chance at advancing.
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Team profiles
England (1-0-0, 3 points)
- Last showing in the World Cup: Group stage, 2014.
- Best finish: Champions, 1966.
- Notable: England’s lone World Cup championship was won on its home turf, at Wembley Stadium in London. England’s best performances in the last half century of European championships, a third place in 1996, also came at home.
- FIFA world ranking: 12. ELO world ranking: 6.
Panama (0-0-1, 0 points)
- Last showing in the World Cup: N/A.
- Best finish: N/A.
- Notable: This is Panama’s first World Cup appearance. In 2014, the country almost advanced out of the fourth round of CONCACAF qualifying. However, after leading the United States 2-1 after 90 minutes in its final match, Panama allowed two goals in stoppage time and was eliminated.
- FIFA world ranking: 55. ELO world ranking: 52.
Players to watch
England forward Harry Kane burst into stardom in the 2014-’15 season, when he scored 21 goals for Tottenham. His production hasn’t slowed; he scored 25, 29 and 30 goals in the next three seasons, while also staring for the national team. Panama striker Blas Perez is tied for most goals in the national team’s history with 43. Panama will also look to defender Ramos Torre, who was key to the team’s qualification — scoring the clinching goal and acting as a defensive stalwart.
What’s next
England: vs. Belgium in Kaliningrad, Thursday, 2 p.m.
Panama: vs. Tunisia in Saransk, Thursday, 2 p.m.
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