Panama surprises and defeats the United States in the Copa América

This Thursday (27), Panama It is U.S faced each other in the second round of group C of the Copa America 2024. After losing to the Uruguay, the Panamanians needed a victory to keep any hope of qualifying alive. And, in turn, that's what happened.

The first half was very busy. At 7 minutes, Christian Pulisic took a free kick to the head of Richardshowever. the goalkeeper Mosquera made a great save. On the rebound, Ream passed to McKennie shoot for the goal. However, upon checking, the VAR found that defender Ream was offside and disallowed the goal.

The hosts suffered another setback when Timothy Weah he hit the Panama player in the face outside the play and was sent off the field after just 15 minutes. However, the Americans were unfazed and, six minutes later, a mistake by the Panamanian defense left the ball at the feet of Robinsonwhich passed to Balogun score a left-handed goal.

The joy did not last long, because, after 25 minutes, Carrasquilla passed to Blackman finish at the entrance to the area. The shot was blocked, but the ball returned to the feet of the Panamanian full-back, who this time didn't waste it and shot into the goalkeeper's corner. Turner.

Panama returned for the second half more focused and, at 18 minutes, Fajardo entered the area and was brought down by the defender Carter-Vickers. The penalty was awarded, however, after video analysis, the referee Ivan Barton reversed his decision.

But Fajardo still wasn't satisfied. At 38 minutes, Ayarza He took advantage of the hit and rebound in the area, crossed and Panama's number 17 completed the turnaround. After the goal, the game heated up and Carrasquilla made a criminal tackle on Pulisic, receiving a straight red. The American number 10 was outraged and pushed the Panamanian. There was some confusion at the beginning, but the game continued. However, the hosts were unable to take any chances and the game ended as such. 2×1 for Panama. Check the match details:

• Ball possession: Panama 62.65% x 37.35% United States
• Finishes (accurate): Panama 12 (4); United States 6 (3)
• Fouls committed: Panama 19 x 5 United States
• Successful passes (%): Panama 435 (92.2%); United States 111 (82.8%)

With the victory, Panama heats up the Group C competition, which has Uruguay, the USA and Panama with three points. In the last round, the hosts face Uruguay, while Panama seeks to qualify against Bolivia.