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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.

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  1. Panama stuns US 1-0 on Waterman's late goal, eliminating Americans from CONCACAF Nations League

    The loss, before at half-empty SoFi Stadium, was a big stumble for U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino, who replaced Gregg Berhalter six months ago after the Americans’ first-round exit at the Copa America.

    Panama stuns US 1-0 on Waterman's late goal, eliminating Americans from CONCACAF Nations League

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  2. Jordan defeat Palestine in AFC World Cup qualifiers to pressure South Korea

    The result leaves winless Palestine, who qualified for the knockout stages of the Asian Cup for the first time in 2024, bottom of the table with three points from seven games.

    Jordan defeat Palestine in AFC World Cup qualifiers to pressure South Korea

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Updated: Mar 21st, 2025, 12:27 AM ET

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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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  • 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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