In the craziest match so far in the Copa America, Panama dealt a strong blow by defeating the United States 2-1 In a duel that saw great goals, red cards and several VAR calls.
The match, on the second day of the third group, witnessed two expulsions, one for each team: the American Timothy Weah Who saw red in the 18th minute for hitting Roderick Miller in the head without the ball being contested. At the end of the Panamanian match Adalberto Carrasquilla He was sent off for attacking Christian Pulisic.
Despite being reduced to 10 men, the United States took the lead with a stunning goal. Folarin Balogun, his second so far in the tournament, which he entered after hitting Orlando Mosquera’s far post. It should be noted that some time ago, VAR technology was used, Referee Ivan Arcedes Barton Cisneros Weston McKennie had a goal ruled out due to an earlier offside by defender Tim Ream.
It wasn’t long before Panama’s reaction came and came. Cesar Blackman, who made it 1-1 With a powerful shot on the right post by Matt Turner from outside the area. The local population’s advance lasted only 4 minutes.
In the final, Panama confirmed their numerical superiority, even though they had just achieved it. In the end he managed to make it 2-1 with a beautiful goal from Jose Fajardo Nelson.. The referee then awarded a penalty kick for the Panamanians, but removed it after looking at it via VAR.
The United States sought them out and Panama defended them vigorously. Adalberto Carrasquilla kicked He saw red. But it was near the end and Panama’s victory was not in danger.
You can’t believe the kick he got!
Carrasquilla’s brilliant kick for Pulisic at the end of the Panama-USA game. He was clearly sent off. And told the referee it was nothing! pic.twitter.com/Mza8ERBOTV
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The United States at that time was complexWho won in the first date and will face Uruguay in the last date. Panama, which lost to Celeste in the first match, will conclude its participation against weak Bolivia. Will the Panamanians reach the quarterfinals and become the biggest surprise in the Copa America?
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