India and Panama Draw 1-1 in Bengaluru Friendly

India and Panama drew 1-1 in an international friendly at Sree Kanteerava Stadium in Bengaluru on September 25, with Ryan Williams scoring for India before Omar Valencia equalised for Panama. The result gave India a point against an opponent ranked higher in the standings cited by match coverage, but left both teams level at full time. Williams put India ahead in the 41st minute. Reports described the goal as the end of a forward move that sent him behind Panama’s defence, where he finished past the goalkeeper. India held the lead until the 68th minute, when Valencia scored from distance to make it 1-1. India pressed for a second goal after the equaliser, but did not regain the lead. Edmund Lalrindika and Manvir Singh were reported to have late opportunities, while Panama also threatened. The match reports differ in their assessments of control: some describe India as creating promising chances, while one account gives Panama the advantage in shots and corners. Those figures were reported as 18-10 in total shots, 7-3 in shots on target and 7-4 in corners, with possession even at 50% each. The rankings cited in coverage placed India 138th and Panama 44th.