Bengaluru, Sept. 25 -- Ryan Williams' first-half strike helped India secure a creditable 1-1 draw against Panama in an international friendly at the Sree Kanteerava Stadium here on Friday.

Williams put India ahead in the 41st minute before Omar Valencia's stunning long-range effort in the second half restored parity for Panama, who are ranked significantly higher than the Blue Tigers, according to Olympics.com.

The draw gave Khalid Jamil's side an encouraging result against a Panama team that featured at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. India, ranked 138th in the world, were playing their first match in Bengaluru since winning the SAFF Championship at the same venue in 2023.

Panama enjoyed more possession in the opening stages, but India remai...