2023-07-13 02:35:00
SAN DIEGO — For the first time in a decade, Panama will be in the CONCACAF Gold Cup final after clinching a dramatic 2-1 victory after penalties in Wednesday’s semi-final.
The Americans, seven-time Gold Cup champions, had not missed a single meeting in the final since the 2015 edition of the tournament.
In total, this is the third appearance of Panama in the ultimate duel, after those of 2005 and 2013. It will be opposed to Mexico or Jamaica, who meet later on Wednesday.
Only three nations have won the Gold Cup since its inception, namely the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Adalberto Carrasquilla scored the decisive goal for his country after Cristian Roldan missed his attempt for the United States at the start of the sixth round.
Carrasquilla’s net, scored in the top half of the net to the right of goalkeeper Matt Turner, gave Panama a 5-4 win in the session.
Ivan Anderson netted his first goal in international competition in the ninth minute of extra time, giving the underdogs a serious option for victory.
Except that Jesus Ferreira replied for the Americans in the 105th minute, and fifteen minutes of play later, the holding of a penalty shootout was confirmed.
Sunday, in the quarterfinals, the United States beat Canada on penalties, thanks in particular to saves by Turner against the first two Canadian shooters.
Panama will face Mexico in the final. Henry Martín, Luis Chávez and Roberto Alvarado (from a penalty) scored to help Mexico beat Jamaica 3-0 on Wednesday night.
The final will be played this Sunday at 7:30 p.m. at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.
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