PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA — NOLA Ramparts FC suffered a tough 2-1 road defeat to PSC Panama on June 6, but the visitors showed plenty of positive signs in a competitive preseason battle.
The Ramparts controlled 53% of possession and completed 282 passes, continuing to demonstrate growth in their ability to build and maintain attacks. Striker Ellet Stockton, pulled NOLA level in the 33rd minute after PSC Panama had opened the scoring in the 14th minute.
Despite creating opportunities throughout the match, the Ramparts were unable to find a second goal. PSC Panama struck the decisive winner in the 84th minute to secure the result.
NOLA finished with 15 shots and 6 on target, while PSC Panama recorded 17 shots with 8 on target. The match remained evenly contested from start to finish, with both sides generating chances and battling for control in midfield.
The Ramparts also showed improvement in several key areas, including set-piece efficiency. NOLA converted 50% of its corner kicks into shots, well above the club's season average, while recording strong numbers in throw-in success and overall possession.
Although the result did not go their way, the Ramparts leave Panama encouraged by another solid attacking performance and continued progress in possession-based play as preparations continue for the season ahead.
Final Score: PSC Panama 2, NOLA Ramparts FC 1
Goal Scorer: Ellett Stockton (33')
Possession: NOLA 53% – PSC Panama 47%
Shots: NOLA 15 (6 on target) – PSC Panama 17 (8 on target)
