Orlando Mosquera
Late goal nightmare
Mosquera had two saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-0 loss versus Ghana.
Analysis: Mosquera appeared headed for a clean sheet, but a late Ghana goal on the counterattack denied him that accomplishment in Wednesday's 1-0 loss. He finished the match with two saves and four recoveries. Despite the result, Mosquera remains a reliable option for Panama, coming off a strong club season with Al-Fayha in Saudi Arabia, where he recorded seven clean sheets in 32 appearances. His next challenge will be a difficult one, as Panama faces Croatia on Tuesday, who already found the net twice in its opening match and will present a much tougher test.
Expected to start in goal
Mosquera has been named in Panama's World Cup squad as the first-choice goalkeeper under coach Thomas Christiansen, arriving at the tournament after a demanding season with Al-Fayha in the Saudi Pro League.
Analysis: Mosquera conceded 50 goals while recording seven clean sheets across 32 appearances this season, operating as the regular starter between the posts in one of the more competitive leagues outside of Europe. His experience handling a high volume of shots in a demanding environment gives him the resilience and composure needed to perform under pressure in a World Cup, and his ability to make crucial saves at key moments will be essential for a Panama side that will need their goalkeeper to be at his best to remain competitive in the group stage. For the Canaleros, Mosquera is the defensive foundation upon which manager Thomas Christiansen's team will be built, and his performances between the posts will be one of the defining factors in how far Panama can go in the tournament.
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