Mexico took home the CONCACAF Nations League final, winning the inaugural title with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Panama. The contest sparkled with high stakes and nail-biting edge-of-your-seat late-game action. Raul Jimenez was Mexico’s hero, scoring both goals and wrapping up the win with a penalty in stoppage time. Mexico’s victory is their first in the inaugural edition of the CONCACAF Nations League, having had to fight hard against a dogged Panama team.
Canada pulled ahead early in the match. It was Tani Oluwaseyi who opened the scoring, bending home a spectacular shot that illustrated the intensity of the encounter right from the start. The United States fought back almost immediately, equalizing on Patrick Agyemang’s goal. Together, this made for a thrilling environment for the game. With so much at stake, both teams were anxious to set the tone and establish dominance early on.
In the second half, Mexico continued their pressure on Panama, looking for chances to find a way in past the Panamanian defense. It looks like Raul Jimenez’s persistence has finally paid off! He netted his first international goal, giving Mexico the lead. That lead, though, was temporary as Panama equalized deep into stoppage time. Jose Cordoba was whistled for a handball and Adalberto Carrasquilla equalized for Panama from the penalty spot.
However, this setback was not enough to deter Mexico. As the game neared the final whistle, Raul Jimenez proved his mettle again for his country. Following a controversial handball call, Raul Jimenez scored the opening penalty. He nonchalantly slotted home the resulting spot kick, not only doubling his tally for the night, but capping off a thrilling victory for El Tri.
