The Panama women's under-17 national team won 1-0 against Colombia in their first match at the 2026 South American Youth Games. The goal was scored by Shaday Mow in the 4th minute. "Congratulations to the girls and the technical staff," Mow said after the match. "It's important to start on the right foot," he added. The early goal allowed Panama to control the rhythm of the game, showing tactical order and an offensive approach that generated several chances on goal. During the match, the national team stood out for its intensity in the recovery and its defensive solidity, limiting Colombia's options and maintaining the lead. In the final stretch, Panama opted for the counter-attack, without renouncing the attack and maintaining a presence in the opponent's field, in a match where they knew how to manage the difference with criteria. With this result, Panama starts on the right foot in its participation in the international tournament, earning its first three points. The national team will return to action on Tuesday, April 14th, when they face Venezuela.
