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Panama bidding for place in World Cup beats Honduras.

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Panama’s National Soccer Team was greeted by cheering supporters on Saturday at Tocumen Airport on Saturday after defeating Honduras in a  a qualifying round for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Panama fans before the start of the game with Honduras had lots to cheer about afterPanama fans before the start of the game with Honduras had lots to cheer about after

Their 2-0 win against Honduras at the Estadio Olimpico Metropolitano in San Pedro Sula will be followed by their next game in Group C against Cuba, in Panama.

Cuba lost to Canada 0-1 which puts  Panama at the top of the Group C table.

The Panama players moved  to a local hotel before resuming training at the Rommel Fernandez Stadium.

Striker Blas Perez said: "We must prepare for Cuba on Tuesday. Although they come from losing Cuba, is a team that deserves respect,". Canada will play Honduras on Tuesday,  and Panama on September 7 in Toronto. The second leg will be in Panama September 11. It's a long road to Brazil, but Panama has taken the first steps.

 

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