In the CONCACAF Central American preliminary round on WED 29 AUG 2018, Costa Rica and Panama wasted no time.

• Nicaragua 01-04 Costa Rica: Fabiola SÁNCHEZ JIMÉNEZ’s goal three minutes into the match set the pace, but the Nicaraguan defense held firm until the second half, when three other Ticas found net. Costa Rica advance to the CONCACAF Women’s Championship for the third consecutive time.
• Panama 06-02 El Salvador: Damaris QUELEZ JIMÉNEZ scored El Salvador’s first goal of the qualifiers late in the first half, but her side conceded twice in the next four minutes. Led by Kenia RANGEL VILLARREAL’s hat trick, the Cañaleras earn their place in the CONCACAF Women’s Championship. Costa Rica and Panama meet on Friday to decide first place in the group.
• Advanced this matchday: Costa Rica, Panama
• Eliminated this matchday: El Salvador, Nicaragua