World Cup: Panama, Tunisia battle for pride

Panama vs Tunisia
Venue: Mordovia Arena
Kick off: 7pm

Panama and Tunisia will be looking to end their World Cup campaigns on a positive note when they meet in their final Group G clash in Saransk this evening.
Neither side can qualify from the group after both losing to Belgium and England, who meet in Kaliningrad to decide who finishes top.
However, pride will be at stake for both nations.
Panama are competing at their first World Cup while Tunisia are winless in their last 13 World Cup matches, stretching back to 1978.
Tunisia defender Hamdi Nagguez is determined for his side to end that streak and finish with a win.
“We played two matches against better teams than us, as we were in a difficult group,” he said. “Now, we should focus on the last match and win against Panama and stop this run of 40 years without winning a World Cup match.”
After qualifying for the first time, Panama head coach Hernan Dario Gomez hopes this World Cup appearance will lay the foundation for future success.
“I’ve really enjoyed watching the games at this World Cup and been very, very happy to be here. It’s just such a pity that we’ve been knocked out,” he said.
“We are making history. We can be an example. We can leave a legacy for Panama in the future. It’s pivotal to be at a World Cup. It’s one of the most wonderful things that can happen in your career.”