Arauz double seals Panama win over Curaçao in W Qualifiers | OneFootball

WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao — The 2025/26 Concacaf W Qualifiers continued with Panama earning a 6-1 win against Curaçao in Group E on Sunday at Stadion Rignaal ‘Jean’ Francisca in Willemstad, Curaçao.

Karla Riley gave Panama the lead in the 4’ from a right-footed shot in the box, assisted by Katherine Parris.

Parris penned her name on the scoresheet in the 50’ with a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box. Riley Tanner earned the assist with a headed pass.

Ericka Arauz added a third for Panama in the 66’ off a right-footed shot from the right side of the box.

Shi-jona Martina cut the deficit for Curaçao in the 71’ with a right-footed shot from outside the box.

Arauz collected her brace in the 73’ with a left-footed shot from the right side of the box, assisted by Karla Riley.

Hilary Jaén struck a fifth for Panama in the 79’ from close range.

Riley Tanner put a bow on the victory in the 90’+2’ with a header off a cross from Ericka Arauz.

The result places Panama first in Group E with three points. The two nations will retake the field at the end of February.