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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) - Panama converted its only two shots on goal in the first half, capitalizing on a man advantage after the 24th minute, and beat Honduras 3-2 on Friday in the opening Gold Cup match for both teams.
Panama, returning to Giants Stadium where it lost on penalties in the final two years ago by the United States, scored both of its goals after Honduran midfielder Wilson Palacios was ejected in the 24th minute for a reckless studs-up tackle on Carlos Rivera in the Panamanian half of the field.
Rivera gave Panama the lead in the 33rd minute, and after former New York Red Bulls midfielder Amado Guevara equalized 7 minutes later, Blas Perez put Panama back in front 3 minutes before halftime. With Honduras pressing for a second equalizer, Jose Luis Garces added the insurance for Panama in the 82nd.
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