America will play the remainder of their second group stage sport in Copa América towards Panama with simply 10 males after Timothy Weah was despatched off with a pink card early within the first half.
Weah acquired a direct pink card after he appeared to strike a Panamanian participant behind the pinnacle away from the ball.
Weah initially acquired a yellow card for the incident, however after VAR overview, it was wiped away and the pink card got here out of the referee’s pocket.
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Tim Weah of america reacts after being despatched off throughout the Copa América Group C match towards Panama at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on June 27, 2024. (Hector Vivas/Getty Photographs)
Weah did not have a look at the referee in the mean time of his pink card, merely strolling off the pitch and taking off his jersey out of frustration.
Weah’s pink card is the third on this Copa América to date.
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America might be down one man for the rest of the match, although it did not appear to trouble them initially.
Falorin Balogun scored regardless of Panama having the man-advantage. Antonee Robinson stole a go within the opponent’s defensive space, and after a give-and-go state of affairs, Balogun ripped it along with his left boot to the fitting put up, smacking it off the steel and discovering the again of the online for the 1-0 lead.
Nevertheless, Panama would strike proper again as Cesar Blackman scored his first worldwide purpose of his profession.
Tim Weah of america takes off his jersey after being despatched off throughout the Copa América Group C match towards Panama at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on June 27, 2024. (Hector Vivas/Getty Photographs)
Blackman seemed to be thwarted on a taking pictures probability by U.S. keeper Matt Turner, however he noticed the ball again at his ft. He took a rip round U.S. defenders, and it turned out to be excellent because the ball was out of Turner’s diving attain.
The primary half ended 1-1, although Group USA had a purpose known as off as a result of VAR confirmed U.S. defender Tim Ream simply offside after a free kick from Christian Pulisic. Weston McKinnie scored, however Ream affected the play, so it was known as again.
As issues stand, a draw would have the U.S. leaving Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta with one level following their three-point victory over Bolivia of their opening match.
Tim Weah of america takes off his jersey after being despatched off throughout the Copa América Group C match towards Panama at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on June 27, 2024. (Hector Vivas/Getty Photographs)
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But when what occurred within the first half is indicative of what we may see within the second, this match may have some thrilling play within the subsequent 45 minutes.
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