Romell Quioto's brace helps Honduras defeat Panama

Updated: May 17, 2023, 12:05 am
Romell Quioto
Romell Quioto
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Romell Quioto scored the first goal of the game and the last to propel Honduras to a 3-2 win over Panama in Houston on Saturday night in CONCACAF Gold Cup action.

Quioto struck in the 22nd minute to give Honduras the 1-0 lead. Eric Davis leveled the match for Panama, making good on a penalty kick in the 32nd minute. Maynor Figuerora's handball led to the PK.

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Cesar Yanis scored in first-half stoppage time to give Panama a 2-1 lead at intermission.

Alexander Lopez leveled the match in the 61st minute for Honduras, setting up Quioto for his game-winner four minutes later.

Honduras is 2-0 in Group D play and will play Qatar in the group finale on Tuesday, also in Houston.