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Bolivia 1-3 Panama: Player Ratings as Panama reach the quarter-finals of Copa America while Bolivia go home

Panama beat Bolivia 3-1 in their final group fixture to advance to the quarter-finals of the 2024 Copa America. Jose Fajardo put them in front after 22 minutes, and Panama were in the lead for a long time, until Bruno Miranda equalized in the 69th minute for Bolivia.

The Canal Men then responded again 10 minutes later as Eduardo Guerrero made it 2-1 in the 79th minute before Cesar Yunis made it 3-1 in stoppage time. Here are the player ratings for both sides:

Bolivia National Football Team Player Ratings vs Panama

Goalkeeper

Guillermo Viscarra
Guillermo Viscarra (Getty Images)

Guillermo Viscarra – 5/10: Had no answer to any of Panama’s goals on the night

Defenders

Luis Haquin
Luis Haquin (Getty Images)

Hector Cuellar – 6.5/10: A solid figure in defense with five clearances and three interceptions

Luis Haquin – 6/10: Complimented his defensive cohorts well

Marcelo Suarez – 6.5/10: Showed excellent vision but struggled against Panama’s forwards

Midfielders

Yomar Rocha – 5.5/10: Poor in duels and sloppy in passing

Boris Cespedes – 6.5/10: Kept things ticking for Bolivia with his passing ability and link-up play

Gabriel Villamil – 6/10: Made a few clearances much to Panama’s chagrin

Jose Sagredo – 6.5/10: So key to winning back possession as he won 10 of his 13 attempted ground duels, and made eight tackles too

Forwards

Miguel Terceros
Miguel Terceros (Getty Images)

Miguel Terceros – 7/10: Tested Panama’s defense with his efforts, three of which were on target

Ramiro Vaca – 6/10: Looked to make things happen with his movements and link-up play, while also bagging the assist for Miranda’s strike

Carmelo Algaranaz – 5/10: Offered no flair or panache in the attack

Substitutes

Leonel Justiniano – 6.5/10

Adalid Terrazes – 6/10

Bruno Miranda – 8/10

Fernando Saucedo – 6/10

Lucas Chavez – 5/10

Manager

Antonio Carlos Zago – 6/10

Panama National Football Team Player Ratings vs Bolivia

Goalkeepers

Orlando Mosquera
Orlando Mosquera (Getty Images)

Orlando Mosquera – 6.5/10: Had a comfortable outing with Bolivia barely ever threatening but had no chance with Miranda’s strike.

Defenders

Michael Murillo – 5/10: Failed to win any of his ground duels and offered no great shakes going forward too; hooked off at the break.

Edgardo Farina – 6/10: Stepped up defensively for his side but misplaced quite a few passes.

Jose Cordoba – 6.5/10: Made three clearances to show excellent vision and distributed the ball nicely too.

Carlos Harvey – 6.5/10: Positioned himself well and was never hesitant to put his body on the line.

Eric Davis – 8/10: A stellar display in the attack with 10 crosses, two key passes and one assist.

Midfielders

Cesar Blackman
Cesar Blackman (Getty Images)

Cesar Blackman – 6.5/10: Key to winning back the ball and getting forward well.

Cristian Martinez – 7.5/10: Fought hard for the ball and bagged an assist for Panama’s first goal too.

Jovani Welch – 7/10: Immaculate with passing and bit at the heels of the Bolivian players.

Edgar Barcenas – 7.5/10: A thorn in Bolivia’s flesh with his precocious dribbling skills.

Forwards

Jose Fajardo
Jose Fajardo (Getty Images)

Jose Fajardo – 8/10: Put Panama in front with a well-taken goal.

Substitutes

Kahiser Lenis – 7/10

Abdiel Ayarza – 6/10

Eduardo Guerrero – 8/10

Freddy Gondola – 6.5/10

Cesar Yenis – 8/10

Manager

Thomas Christiansen – 8.5/10

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