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Panama pummels Qatar behind Ismael Diaz’s hat trick

Jul 8, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Panama forward Ismael Diaz (11) celebrates after he scores his third goal against Qatar during the second half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports

Ismael Diaz tallied three second-half goals to power Panama to a 4-0 win over Qatar in the quarterfinals of the 2023 CONCACAF Gold Cup on Saturday in Arlington, Texas.

Panama held a 1-0 lead at intermission on a tally from Edgar Barcenas in the 19th minute.

Diaz then tallied in the 56th, 63rd and 65th minutes to put an emphatic end to the affair.

Panama put six shots on goal on 17 total. Qatar managed one shot on goal for the match.

Panama held possession for 62 percent of the contest.

Panama won Group C with a 2-0-1 mark, earning seven points. Qatar finished second in Group B with a 1-1-1 mark.

–Field Level Media

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