India impress against Panama in 1-1 draw; Blue Tigers stand firm against WC side

India held FIFA World Cup side Panama to a 1-1 draw in Bengaluru after Ryan Williams gave the Blue Tigers a first-half lead. Omar Valencia equalised after the break, but India created chances to win and withstood late pressure. The result offers Khalid Jamil’s side encouragement ahead of tougher friendlies against Brazil and Uruguay in October.