In a surprising upset, Panama defeated the United States 1-0 in stoppage time to secure a spot in the CONCACAF Nations League final. The winning goal was scored by Cecilio Waterman, just minutes before the end of the game. This unexpected victory came in Mauricio Pochettino’s debut match as coach of the United States, and it left him disappointed with his team’s performance. Despite dominating possession, the US struggled to score against Panama’s resilient defense. Panama will now face Mexico in the final, while the US will play Canada in the third-place playoff. This loss marks the third consecutive competitive match in which the US has failed to defeat Panama, raising questions about the team’s abilities. Panama’s coach Thomas Christiansen praised his team’s fighting spirit, while US coach Pochettino vowed to find solutions to the team’s recent struggles against Panama.
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