Canada, Panama tie 2-2 in friendly

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SUNRISE, Fla. (AP)—Ante Jazic’s goal with 8 minutes remaining in regulation helped Canada earn a 2-2 tie against Panama in a friendly Wednesday afternoon.

Jazic, a midfielder with the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer, received a centering pass from Tam Nsaliwa and converted an 8-yard shot which bounced inside the left post.

Panama took a 2-1 lead on Jose Luis Garces’ goal in the 48th minute. Juan Perez’s cross from the right wing found Garces near the far post, where he beat the Canadian goalkeeper with a 10-yard shot.

Canada opened the scoring when Jamie Peters scored in the 33rd minute. Peters won a scramble for the ball near the 6-yard box and headed in Patrice Bernier’s free kick from the right wing.

Panama tied it 9 minutes later on Luis Tejada’s penalty kick.

The CONCACAF teams used the match as a prelude to regional World Cup qualifiers later in the month.

Canada will play the first leg on the road of a home-and-home set against St. Vincent June 15, the same date Panama will host El Salvador in a similar home-and-home set.

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