Half-time: Panama 1-0 Tunisia Panama, representatives of the most over-represented confederation on earth, have fought hard and are on course for the first World Cup win in their history! How embarrassing for Tunisia! The North Africans have had most of the ball and played some slick stuff – until they got into the box, where their final ball and shooting have been woegeous. They have 45 minutes to improve, otherwise, Panama are going home in glorious fashion!
Fifa has decided to attribute the goal to Meriah, who unwittingly deflected Rodriguez’s shot into his own goal. Guess that means Rodriguez’ shot wasn’t headed in. It’s a decision that makes no one happy. Except maybe bookmakers.
Another gaping chance spurned by Tunisia! Khazri is guilty again, though some credit must go to Penedo and the Panama defender who hurled themselves in front of Khazri’s shot.
Tunisia creates another chance with another Haddadi cross from the left. This time Khazri gets on the end of it … and tonks over the bar from eight yards! He’s better than that. Tunisia’s lack of sharpness throughout this tournament has been frustrating: those pre-tournament injuries hit them hard.
Source: News365coza
