Ismael Díaz hat-trick in Panama’s win over Jamaica | OneFootball

AUSTIN, Texas – The 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup continued with Panama earning a 4-1 win against Jamaica in Group C on Tuesday at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas, USA.

Ismael Díaz placed Panama in front in the 4’ with a left-footed shot from outside the box to capitalize on a corner kick opportunity.

Díaz struck again in the 17’ with a left-footed shot from the left side of the box.

Amari'i Bell cut the deficit for Jamaica in the 27’ with a header in front of goal to meet a service into the box from Dexter Lembikisa.

Ismael Díaz converted from the penalty spot in the 45’, with a right-footed shot to the bottom right corner, to place Panama back up by two and collect his hat-trick.

Tomás Rodríguez added a fourth goal for Panama in the 89’, striking a right-footed attempt following a fast break, to place a bow on the victory.

The victory completes a perfect start for Panama with a 3-0-0 mark in the Group Stage. Los Canaleros advance to the Knockout Stage as the first-place team from Group C, awaiting to face the second-place team from Group B in the Quarterfinals.

Jamaica completes its participation in the 2025 edition with a 1-0-2 record and three points as third place in the group.

FACT:

Ismael Díaz became the first player from the Panama national team to score 3 goals in the first half in Gold Cup history, and the seventh player from any national team to achieve this feat.

1. Luis Salvador (MEX) vs Jamaica in 1993

2. Brian McBride (USA) vs El Salvador in 2002

3. Chris Wondolowski (USA) vs Belize in 2013

4. Lucas Cavallini (CAN) vs Cuba in 2019

5. Frantzdy Pierrot (HAI) vs Bermuda in 2021

6. Jesús Ferreira (USA) vs Trinidad & Tobago in 2023

7. Ismael Díaz (PAN) vs Jamaica in 2025