USA Stunned by Panama in Copa America Upset
The USA's dream run at the Copa America hit a snag as they fell 2-1 to Panama on Thursday. A controversial red card to Timothy Weah in the 18th minute forced the US to play a man down for most of the match. Despite taking an early lead through Folarin Balogun, Panama clawed their way back with goals from Cesar Blackman and Jose Fajardo.
This defeat puts serious pressure on the USMNT's qualification hopes. They'll need a win against group favorites Uruguay in their final match to guarantee a spot in the knockout stages. The red card and Panama's physical play were key talking points, with many questioning Weah's dismissal and Panama's aggressive tactics.
This result marks a significant upset for Panama. They've only beaten the USA three times before, and their victory highlights the progress they've made under coach Thomas Christiansen. The USA will need to regroup quickly if they want to avoid a shocking early exit from the Copa America they're hosting.
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