Panama coach Christiansen says World Cup tiebreak rule bad for competition

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EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey, June 26 : Panama coach Thomas Christiansen lamented a new World Cup rule that has left his team mathematically eliminated before their final Group L game, with a Saturday clash against England offering only a chance to claw back some pride. Panama lost their opener to Ghana 1-0 and fell to Croatia by the same margin in their subsequent match, leaving them with no path to the knockout stage - even if they could somehow topple England - thanks to FIFA's new tiebreak

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