LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – When Panama vs. Nicaragua 2011 battle tomorrow (en vivo 9 pm EST) in the Copa Mundial (World Cup) qualifying match, Luis Tejada will be anxious for another win. Luis Tejada was the icing on the cake for Panama in the last Panama vs. Nicaragua match. Panama in July not only defeated Nicaragua but also shocked fans and news critics with a masterful 0-4 win. Tejada delivered two of those goals.

This time around, Tejada and team will attempt to do the same. In the last showdown, Panamanian goals also came from Blas Perez and Gabriel Gomez. The key, however, was offense. Panama had eleven goal attempts, Nicaragua only four.

Nicaragua, in fact, has struggled this year. In the Copa Oro (Gold Cup), it loss to Guadeloupe as well. But while it loss previously to Panama, that match was in the Copa Oro, it was not a qualifying match. Instead, Nicaragua has only played one qualifier to date, defeating Dominica previously 2-0.

Tomorrow’s match is a showdown for Group C World Cup qualifying. Panama has two wins, no losses, while Nicaragua is right behind in the rankings with one win and one loss.

While Panama is narrowly in first place in Group C currently, a win by Nicaragua tomorrow could tie up the Group standing. Moreover, since both teams next face Dominica ( a perceived easy competitor), a win by Nicaragua Tuesday could end in sending both teams to the next round. Click HERE for updates.

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LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – El Salvador vs. Cayman Islands (en vivo 9:30 EST) battle in the CONCACAF World Cup (Copa Mundial) Qualifier Tuesday. For Cayman Islands, this match is critical. Tuesday’s soccer match is the second round of the Group A table for both countries. Currently in Group A, El Salvador is in first place, while Cayman Islands is in last place.

Prior to Tuesday’s showdown, El Salvador has been stellar. It defeated the Dominican Republic 3-2. Cayman Islands, however, has loss to Suriname twice 0-1 and 1-4, and loss to El Salvador 1-4 previously. But most fans and news analysts are expecting a huge win for Salvador tomorrow.

Luis Anaya was the critical striker for Salvador the last time it faced the Cayman Islands. On September 6, Luis Anaya made news delivered two of four goals in the match. It delivered a strike at the sixty-two minute mark but then came back with a second at the ninety minute mark. Cristian Bautista and Garcia Moises delivered the remaining goals.

The Cayman Islands’ offense has been weak. Jedd Ebanks delivered the sole goal for the team against Salvador last time, while Friso Mando delivered the sole goal in the team’s loss against Suriname.

In Group A, El Salvador with three wins, no draws and no losses remains in first place. Cayman Islands with three losses and no wins remains in last place. If the Cayman Islands loses tomorrow, it is expected to have ended its chances for the World Cup 2014. But a win by El Salvador will advance it to the next round of the Copa Mundial qualifiers. Click HERE for updates.

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LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – Tonight’s Nicaragua vs Panama 2011 will be far more critical for Panama which failed to score in its last match. Tuesday night’s Nicaragua vs Panama World Cup qualifying match follows a recent horrible loss by Panama and stunning win for Nicaragua. The question remains whether Nicaragua can continue its impressive run this month on the field tonight.

Just days ago, against Dominica, Nicaragua delivered one goal only a minute into action. After Raul Moises Leguias Avila scored instantly into live play, Felix Rodriguez came back with a second goal at the thirty-six minute mark.

But when Nicaragua vs Panama kicks of tonight (en vivo at 8 pm EST), Nicaragua is going to hope to secure a lead in Group C of the Concacaf World Cup qualifying tables.

But Panama knows how to win. Panama last made news with a stunning appearance at the Copa Oro 2011. After appearing in Group C, Panama qualified first to the next round.

In Group action, Panama for its opener had scorning from Perez, Tejaada, and Gomez to win against Guadeloupe. Then, as reported on LALATE back in June, Panama made news defeating host country USA with the talents of Gomez. But in the semi-finals, USA was able to effectuate revenge. Before a Houston crowd of local news and fans, USA defeated Panama. Eventually USA would lose to Mexico in Pasadena for the finals.

With so many qualifiers and international friendly matches today, Nicaragua vs Panama is certainly getting the least news coverage. But based upon these two teams’ performances in recent weeks, this could become one of the biggest matches of the week. For updates click HERE.

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LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – Cayman Islands vs El Salvador 2011 battle in a Copa Mundial (World Cup) qualifier tonight. The Cayman Islands vs El Salvador match is one of a series of critical second round matches for Concacaf countries being played out Tuesday evening. The match (en vivo tonight) will help decide which country from Group A could advice. El Salvador futbol fans hope that tonight’s match (7:30 PM EST) will improve on El Salvador’s showing at the Copa Oro 2011 this summer here in Los Angeles.

World Cup qualifying matches continue Wednesday internationally for Concacaf countries as Guayan vs Bermuda battle, Puerto Rico vs Canada face off, and Curacao vs Haiti take to the field. But in Group A, El Salvador is hoping to improve on its recent performances.

Just days ago, El Salvador made news winning its stunning match against the Dominican Republic. Despite a late surge by the Dominicans, El Salvador won 3-2. El Salvador’s scored first with the talents of Rodolfo Zelaya. Later scoring came from Cristian Javier Bautista. But in its last match, the Cayman Islands failed to score, losing to Suriname.

El Salvador has been improving since its lackluster appearance at the Gold Cup (Copa Oro) 2011. There, in Group A, El Salvador failed to score against Mexico, but tied against Costa Rica with a strong goal by Zelaya.

As reported by LALATE at the time, El Salvador made news for its stunning 6-1 win against Cuba in the Group action, with Zelaya delivering two of the goals. Eventually El Salvador loss to Panama in the quarterfinals of the Copa Oro by one penalty kick. Click HERE for more updates tonight.

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LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – Belize vs Guatemala 2011 is one of several key Copa Mundial (World Cup) qualifiers today. While international friendly matches today included Poland vs Germany, and EURO 2012 qualifiers include Italy vs Slovenia and England vs France, one of the most important Latin American matches making news today is Belize vs Guatemala. The two nations are facing off as one of several key Copa Mundial qualifying matches today.

The Copa Mundial qualifiers head into the second round this week for Concacaf countries. Groups A through F all have at least one match today. But Group E will showcase Saint Vincent and the Grenadines vs Grenada followed by Belize vs Guatemala (en vivo on ESPN Deportes).

Just days ago, Guatemala made news destroying Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in the first round of Group E. Guatemala’s scoring came from Marco Pappa at the fourteen minute mark. Then Yony Flores and Mario Rodriquez scored by the half. Finally, Fredy Garcia closed out the match with a 4-1 score before a hometown crowd.

Belize, however, made news on September 2 also delivered an uncontested round against Grenada. Deon McCalauy was the star of the country, scoring twice for Belize along with a goal by Harrison Roches at the thirty-five minute mark. Click HERE for updates of today’s match.

In other critical World Cup qualifying games today, Jordan won against China, South Korea defeated Kuwait, and Thailand beat Oman.

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