The U.S. national team is in Panama in search of points, but the home team is likely to focus on ensuring the Americans don't score goals.
Hernan 'Bolillo' Gomez is no dummy. The veteran Colombian coach and Panamanian national team boss knows full well that while earning victories at home in World Cup qualifying is key, it wouldn't be the worst thing in the world if Panama could hold the U.S. to a draw Tuesday.
Gomez didn't come out and say the Canaleros will be playing for a point against the Americans, but nobody should be surprised if that is the approach Panama takes.