Cecilio wateman Enjoyed two life highlights at a memorable night at the Sophie Stadium on Thursday. Not only this, the Panama Striker scored an amazing winning score against the American men’s national team, he got to celebrate with his football statue, Theory Henry.
Waterman’s goal came in the fourth minute of the second half injury as Panama beat three-time defending champion USMNT 1-0 in Ingelwood, California, so that ConcacAF reached the final of the Nations League.
Waterman took a pass below from the right side Edalberto Carsquill A pack-in in front of the US defense and a right right-foot diagonal shot fired the past Matte Turner In the distant corner. Waterman’s 11th International Target, Panama’s only shoot was shot at the target at night, carrying forward the Panamanis on the last Sunday against Mexico or Canada.
“There have been many good things with me in my career, but it’s a different,” Waterman said. “It was an incredible.”
Waterman, a 33 -year -old, who plays professionally in Chile, ripped off his jersey and stopped the advertising end boards before climbing a broadcast stage to celebrate with Henry, which was stunned as the rest of the crowd at the Sophie Stadium.
“you are my idol!” Waterman Henry repeatedly shouted in Spanish before hugging, an arsenal great.
Waterman took his step towards Idol status as Panama defeated America for the third time in competitive matches for the third time, winning the 2023 Siwaqf Gold Cup semi -finals and after the group stage of last year’s Copa Amrika’s group stage.
Coach Thomas Christiansen’s side has repeatedly overcome expectations during his tenure, and this victory was only the latest remarkable achievement for Los Canaros, who defeated Costa Rica on the road last November in the National League quarterfinals.
“This is the third time we have been in this position,” Waterman said. “This time, we want to give that gift to Panama. We want to achieve something for him, for Central America
Panama scored the biggest win in his football history at the same stadium, where Los Canaros scored a late goal by Santy Gimanez in Mexico in the 2023 Gold Cup final. Three days before that match, Panama also harassed the US 5-4 on a penalty kick in one semi-finals.
“I think people played a great match,” Christian said. “The only way to defeat America is with strategic discipline and order, and then there is a little luck. It is to be with you, and it was with us this time.”
For the first time, ConcacAF Nations League Trophy will not remain in the US, Americans won the first three versions of the tournament, which began only in 2019.
Information of Associated Press was used in this report.
