England vs Panama 6-1 England dominates from beginning to end

England vs. Panama

Group G, Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, Nizhny Novgorod

England had it from the first whistle. Just nine minutes into the match, England scored its first goal and after that, there was no looking back. England continued to score goals throughout the entire first half, entering halftime with a record five goals, and then added one more in the second half.

Those five first half goals tied for the second most goals ever scored in a half of the World Cup and the six total goal is the most goals scored for England in the tournament.

Panama did manage to get on the board in the 77th minute of the match, marking the team’s first-ever goal in the World Cup. Felipe Baloy, who scored Panama’s lone goal, is the third oldest player at the time of his first career World Cup goal.

Yellow card 

Called against Panama’s Michael Amir Murillo in the 72nd minute. Felipe Baloy pulled off the back of England’s defensive line, which fell asleep, from Ricardo Aliva’s free-kick.

Yet another goal, England!

At this point it isn’t too surprising, but England added to its lead again! Harry Kane scored his third goal of the match, becoming England’s third player ever to tally a hat trick in the World Cup.

Halftime update

The first 45 minutes of this match has been all England, all the time. Scoring its first goal in the seventh minute of the game, its last in the 45th and three other goals in between, England leads Panama 5-0 at the break. England has also been extremely efficient, scoring five times out of the seven shots they took. Panama has a lot of work to do in the second half, both on offense and defense, if they have any hope of catching up.

Another one!

England has taken complete control of the game as the first half comes to an end. Harry Kane brought his team’s goal total to five as he scored off another penalty kick.

Goal, England!

Make it four goals for England as Stones scored again after an initial save from Panama.