Panama's Cecilio Waterman Ruiz celebrates after scoring against the United States during the second half of a CONCACAF Nations League semifinal soccer match in Inglewood, California.
CONCACAF Nations League: Panama Eliminate United States In Dramatic Semifinal
United States have been eliminated from the CONCACAF Nations League after Panama delivered a shock 1-0 defeat on them in the semifinals of the competition. US were the the three-time defending champions of the tournament. Cecilio Waterman scored a stunning goal in the fourth minute of second-half injury time to take Panama ahead late in the game. In fact, it was Panama's only shot on target in the game and it led to one of the biggest victories for Panama in their football history.
CONCACAF Nations League: Panama vs United States
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Panama's Carlos Harvey Cesneros celebrates his team's win against the United States at the end of the second half of a CONCACAF Nations League semifinal soccer match in Inglewood, California.
CONCACAF Nations League: Panama vs United States
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United States' Mark Mc Kenzie reacts after his team's loss against Panama at the end of the second half of a CONCACAF Nations League semifinal soccer match in Inglewood, California.
CONCACAF Nations League: Panama vs United States
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United States' Weston Mc Kennie, center, dribbles past Panama's Anibal Godoy Lemus, right, during the first half of a CONCACAF Nations League semifinal soccer match in Inglewood, California.
CONCACAF Nations League: Panama vs United States
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United States' Christopher Richards, center, dribbles past Panama's Jose Rodriguez Francis, right, during the first half of a CONCACAF Nations League semifinal soccer match in Inglewood, California.
CONCACAF Nations League: Panama vs United States
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United States' Joshua Sargent (9) reacts after a missed opportunity to score during the first half of a CONCACAF Nations League semifinal soccer match against Panama in Inglewood, California.
CONCACAF Nations League: Panama vs United States
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Panama's Adalberto Carrasquilla Alcazar, left, dribbles past United States' Weston Mc Kennie (8) during the first half of a CONCACAF Nations League semifinal soccer match in Inglewood, California.
CONCACAF Nations League: Panama vs United States
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United States' Yunus Musah, left, vies for the ball against Panama's Jorge Gutierrez Cornejo (15) during the first half of a CONCACAF Nations League semifinal soccer match in Inglewood, California.
CONCACAF Nations League: Panama vs United States
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Panama's Ivan Anderson Hernandez controls the ball during the second half of a CONCACAF Nations League semifinal soccer match against the United States in Inglewood, California.
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