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Panama 0 Northern Ireland 0: Hosts held to scoreless draw

Preparing for their first World Cup appearance in Russia, hosts Panama drew with Northern Ireland.

World Cup-bound Panama played out a goalless draw at home to Northern Ireland in Tuesday's international friendly.

There were fireworks prior to the fixture and during the half-time break at Estadio Rommel Fernandez as Panama prepare to make their first World Cup appearance.

However, there were not many fireworks on the pitch, though Panama's Edgar Joel Barcenas hit the crossbar with a header in the first half.

Panama fielded an experienced starting XI in their farewell match before leaving for Europe to face Norway ahead of the World Cup, where they will play Belgium, England and Tunisia in Group G.