Panama Shocks USA with Last-Minute Goal to Reach CONCACAF Nations League Final
Cecilio Waterman's injury-time goal secures Panama's victory over USA, marking a historic achievement in the CONCACAF Nations League semi-finals.
Overview
In a stunning upset, Panama defeated the three-time defending champion United States 1-0 in the CONCACAF Nations League semi-final, with Cecilio Waterman scoring in stoppage time. This victory marks Panama’s third consecutive win over the U.S. in competitive matches, and they will face Mexico or Canada in the final. U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino faced criticism for his team’s lack of aggression and missed opportunities, including a late chance to equalize. Waterman's celebration with Thierry Henry highlighted the emotional weight of the victory for the Panamanian team, who aim to achieve something historic for their country.
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Analysis
- Panama's Cecilio Waterman scored in injury time, leading to a historic win over the United States and advancing to the CONCACAF Nations League final.
- The U.S. national team, under coach Mauricio Pochettino, is struggling with consistency and lacked aggression in the match against Panama.
- This defeat marks a significant setback for the U.S., as they have historically dominated the CONCACAF tournament.
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Associated Press·3M·FAQ
Cecilio Waterman scored the winning goal for Panama in the fourth minute of second-half injury time.
Panama's victory marks their third consecutive win over the USA in competitive matches and ends the USA's dominance in the CONCACAF Nations League, as they had won all previous editions.
Panama will face the winner of the match between Canada and Mexico in the CONCACAF Nations League final.
The article does not specifically mention Mauricio Pochettino's reaction to the loss, but it notes that the defeat was a significant stumble for him in his first competitive match as U.S. coach.
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