Panama’s Late Goal Beats Shorthanded Americans at Copa America

Panama’s Late Goal Beats Shorthanded Americans at Copa America
Tim Weah (L) of the United States is sent off by referee Ivan Barton during a Copa America soccer match against Panama in Atlanta on June 27, 2024. Mike Stewart/AP Photo
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ATLANTA—Tim Weah threw an inexcusable punch, and the United States took a huge blow to its hopes of advancing at the Copa America.

José Fajardo beat backup goalkeeper Ethan Horvath in the 83rd minute Thursday night to give Panama a 2-1 victory over the shorthanded Americans, putting the host country in danger of elimination if it doesn’t beat Uruguay in its first-round finale.