India played out a 1-1 draw with Panama in an international friendly, according to sportstar.thehindu.com. The match took place at the Kanteerava Stadium, with Ryan Williams scoring for the Blue Tigers.
The result came against a Panama side ranked 94 places above India, sportstar.thehindu.com reported. The All India Football Federation noted that Williams lit up the Kanteerava with his performance. The Times of India described India as standing firm against a World Cup side, while the Telegraph India framed the match as preparation ahead of a Brazil test in Kolkata.
The fixture formed part of India's build-up to that meeting with Brazil, according to Telegraph India. The draw gives the team a result to carry into the next match.
India's next assignment is the game against Brazil in Kolkata.
