BALOGUN PUTS USA ON TOP 😱
10-PLAYER @USMNT TAKES THE LEAD pic.twitter.com/lwsnc5Vj7j
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 27, 2024
That was his second goal of the tournament,t as the forward has been a huge addition to the roster.
Just four minutes later, Panama leveled.
Cesar Blackman, who took out Turner earlier in the match and should have had a warning, scored the equalizer with the left foot past a diving Turner.
Another look at Panama’s goal to level with the USMNT 🇵🇦 pic.twitter.com/CimBLAdQli
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 27, 2024
Panama dominated possession the rest of the half. They had over a 70% possession rate and attempted seven shots. Luckily for the U.S., only the one was on target.
The United States managed to keep the score level at halftime. Gregg Berhalter made theee changes for the second half, most notably Ethan Horvath replacing injured Matt Turner in goal. It was clear that Turner was not comfortable out there, and Horvath has experience in this situation.
Looks like Horvath is coming in. He has some good history (2021 Concacaf Nations League final against Mexico) coming in for an injured starter. #usmnt
— Jeff Carlisle (@JeffreyCarlisle) June 27, 2024
Berhalter also brought in Jonny Cardoso for Tyler Adams and Cameron Carter-Vickers for Giovanni Reyna. Every decision from here on out was an important one as the U.S. knew how important a strong result was in this match. They could not afford to lose and force a potential must-win scenario against Uruguay.
The second-half formation, really since the red card from Weah, Berhalter had Pulisic drop back and they played like a 1-3-5 to make sure they had five players defending the attack. Ricardo Pepi would later replace Balogun.
In the 64th minute, the official called for a Panama penalty but was overturned on VAR. The United States remained alive. From the officials angle, it was easy to understand why he called the penalty, but it turned out that Carter-Vickers had fallen and the Panama player avoided contact.
In the 83rd minute, Jose Rajardo nailed in the go-ahead goal set up from a beautiful cross from Abdiel Ayarza.
PANAMA TAKES THE LEAD 🇵🇦😱
José Fajardo puts Panama on top in the 83rd minute pic.twitter.com/SGTKcAuHFg
— FOX Soccer (@FOXSoccer) June 27, 2024
Just when things seemed to be highly in Panama’s favor, Adalberto Carrasquilla was issued a red card after tripping Pulisic on the attack. Both teams had ten men remaining, and the U.S. had about five minutes to create a chance to even the score.
That miracle would not happen for the United States and now they have a tough task next week against Uruguay.
Chris is a graduate of the University of San Diego. He is the former Sports Editor for the USDVista newspaper. Chris is also an athlete and is huge fan of San Diego sports. Chris has covered the San Diego Loyal, and contributes regularly about the Padres.
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