Article 6CY56 United States ousted from Gold Cup semi-finals by Panama on penalties

United States ousted from Gold Cup semi-finals by Panama on penalties

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After winning the Concacaf Gold Cup with their junior varsity two years ago, the United States failed to repeat.

Adalberto Carrasquilla converted the decisive penalty kick after Cristian Roldan was stopped in his attempt, and Panama beat the Americans 5-4 in a shootout following a 1-1 draw on Wednesday night to reach the Concacaf Gold Cup final against Mexico.

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