Panamaniacs
Anibal Godoy and Panama are still in contention for an automatic bid. Having lost 4-0 to the U.S. last week, Panama are licking their wounds and look to rebound against a very comfortable Costa Rica, who have already qualified.
A number of scenarios could play out tonight but best-case scenario for Panama is a win for a shot to earn automatic qualification (provided that Honduras and the U.S. lose their games). If a win is not achieved, Panama could also remain in fourth place and head into playoffs as Honduras could drop points against Mexico. Though Mexico have qualified, expect Mexico to play with full force.
Current Table for North, Central America and Caribbean
1. x Mexico – 21 (6-0-3, +10)
2. x Costa Rica – 16 (4-1-4, +7)
3. United States – 12 (3-3-3, +5)
4. Panama – 10 (2-3-4, -2)
5. Honduras – 10 (2-3-4, -7)
6. Trinidad and Tobago – 3 (1-8-0, -13)
x – Qualified
Matchups this Week
Tuesday, Oct. 10
USA vs. Trinidad and Tobago – 5:00 p.m. PT
Costa Rica vs. Panama – 5:00 p.m. PT
Mexico vs. Honduras – 5:00 p.m. PT
