The men’s flag football team decisively defeated Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina, while the women’s team did the same with Brazil and Venezuela.
He Panamanian flag footballa power in the area, had a dream start in the search for two gold medals in these South American Games. Both the men’s and women’s teams gave blows of authority against their South American rivals in the Emilio Royo Stadium of the Irving Saladino Sports City.
Triumphant start against Brazil
The Panama men’s under-17 flag football team made clear his intentions to stay with the gold medal earlyafter defeating Brazil 55-14 in their first match of the group stage of the South American Games. The match was played in the Emilio Royo Stadiumof the Irving Saladino Sports City.
He Panamanian aerial game was decisive for victory. The quarterback Carlos Moses complete seven touchdown passes and added another by land route, this being the only one of that type for the national team.
On the receiving side, Diego Cedeno He caught three touchdown passes and Juan Vincensini added two. The other two were captured by Ismael Jaen and Nickolas Martinezwho also specified three one point conversionswhile Vincensini added two more. Ethan Diaz contributed a two-point conversion.
Panama adds dominant second victory against Uruguay
Hours later, the Panamanian team returned to action on the same stage and added a new resounding victorythis time by imposing 60-13 over Uruguay to place with 2-0 record.
Again, Carlos Moses was the figureupon completion six touchdown passes from the quarterback position, leading another offensive display by the national team.
In attack, Juan Vincensini stood out with three touchdown receptions, while Nickolas Martinez He contributed a score by rushing and another by reception. They also contributed Ethan Diaz and Ismael Jaeneach with a touchdown through the air.
The defense also said present with Joseph Vasquezwho signed a touchdown after an interceptionfurther expanding the Panamanian advantage.
In conversions, Diego Cedeño, Ethan Díaz, Ismael Jaén and Nickolas Martínez were combined to five two-point scoreswhile Vincensini and Jaén They added one-point conversions.
With this result, Panama remains undefeated and consolidates its candidacy for gold in the tournament.
Panama defeats Argentina to close the first day
He third game of the day brought the most resounding victory for the Panama men’s flag football team. In his last match of the day, he defeated Argentina by a score of 63-20.
Carlos Moses was once again the offensive leader of the teamupon completion seven touchdown passesreaching a total of 20 in the day. Additionally, he also received a touchdown pass.
Nickolas Martinez He also threw two touchdown passes and received one. Other impact players for Panama were Diego Cedenowith a touchdown pass received; Juan Vincensiniwith two; and Ismael Jaenwith four touchdown receptions.
Martínez, Vincensini and Jaén They also completed an extra point score valid for one point. For its part, Moses, Vincensini and Jaén They achieved conversions valid for two extra points.
Women’s team debuts with victory
After the two victories of the men’s team against Brazil and Uruguayit was the turn of the premiere of the Panama women’s teamwho was not left behind and got a emphatic 53-14 victory over Brazil in the South American Games.
The quarterback Lucia Rodriguez was key when completing four touchdown passesleading the canal offensive.
For its part, Alejandra Ramosone of the most decisive players in Isthmus flag football, also shone at throw a touchdown pass, receive another and score a rushing score.
The defense also marked differences with Jade Vegawho signed two defensive touchdowns after interceptions.
In the aerial game, Jeanette Torres, Valentina Rodrigues and María Castillo They contributed a touchdown each. Besides, Ramos converted a two-point playwhile Rodrigues added a one-point conversion.
Women’s team overwhelms Venezuela at the end of the first day
The women’s team closed a perfect day for Panamanian flag football with a resounding victory over Venezuela 62-0.
Alejandra Ramos and Lucía Rodríguez They combined for three touchdown passes each. On the defensive side, Nohelys Martínez returned two interceptions for touchdowns and Jade Vega one returned.
The action continues tomorrow
Flag football will return to action early on Saturday, when the men’s team faces Uruguay at 8:00 am, while the women’s team will play its first game at 10:30 am against Venezuela.
Both games will be played at the Emilio Royo Stadium of the Irving Saladino Sports City.
