Can't believe the Mrs. is dragging me away from this to help with packing for our next move ...naw, gotta be a family man GL to both finalists! (particularly Panama, I wanna see history made)
Nope, down in the garage to start Could listen on the radio, but just easier to shut out the world and watch it on delay later.
HT: Panama 0 - 0 Mexico VAR is saving us from being down 1-0. Panama has been poor in the passing and possession compared to previous matches. Mexico is pressing very high. Also Mexico is winning almost all the 2nd balls when attacking and defending, giving them a better chance to face the panamanian back 3 almost 1 on 1. Panama missed the best chance right at the first minute with a 1on1 of Ismael Diaz who failed to control the ball before executing the final shoot… bummer… I can see Mexico winning if Panama continues being clueless with the ball when tries to build from the back as they have done on 1st half.
Mexico withstood the early Panamanian pressure and have since taken over the game. They're finding a bunch of success going thru those channels in the half space and also they're managing to penetrate that pocket of space thats left open between Coco and Godoy in the mid. Adjustments are going to need to be made by Christensen if he's to win this game.
We lost the midfield towards the end of the 1st half.. maybe Quintero has to drop more or him and Fajardo switch
Panama gambled and lost. Damn what a terrible way to give up a goal. Santi caught Cummings or Escobar out on the counter on a 1v1 and that was lights out. Terrible terrible terrible.
Should have done the sacrifice and fouled him. Sure he’s getting sent off but you stop any chance at a goal.
Yea I thought ole boy was gonna hit Santi with the russian leg sweep or just grab him, but nope. Great sub by Lozano.
FT: Panama 0 - 1 Mexico The Argentinian born scored a late goal by passing the panamanian weakest link, Harold Cummings, to seal the victory for el tri. Well deserved. Mexico was the better team as Panama never found the formula to control the game and overcome the mexican high pressure. I have to say that Panama had some chances but it is well known that our attack needs at least 5 clear chances to score 1, unfortunately. Congratulations to Mexico… Panama will need to regroup and be prepared to compete for a Copa America spot.
They have a great opportunity I just don’t like how they set up the NL format. CR getting a pass to the K.O. Stage doesn’t sit right with me, same for the Canucks. We all knew that Mexico and US would get special treatment so I won’t waste my breath on it.
I found the group stage more entertaining than the knockouts honestly. I may be in minority on that last sentence but I had to say it