Football Ferns match with Panama called off after earthquake

The first of two women's football internationals between Panama and New Zealand has been cancelled, following the powerful earthquake which struck the central American nation on Saturday (NZT).The quake measured a magnitude 7.7 with aftershocks measuring up to magnitude 5.8.The game was to be played in Panama City at Estadio Rommel Fernández Gutiérrez this morning (Sunday NZT).New Zealand Football have confirmed that all of the Ferns players and staff are safe and accounted for.In a statement, New Zealand Football say they will continue to monitor the situation.The second match is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon (NZT), at the same venue.Reuters reported on Saturday that the earthquake had damaged homes, cut power and halted flights.It also reported that the US Geological Survey said the earthquake struck at a depth of 12.6 km (7.8 miles) and that some casualties were possible.