Mexico and Panama teams are all set for Gold Cup Final

Kelly Taylor

Panama reached the final of the Gold Cup for the first time since 2005 but faces a tough opponent against Mexico on Sunday night.

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After losing their first two Concacaf Gold Cup final appearances, Panama is making their third appearance.

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Qatar's defeat was a dismay for interim coach Jaimie Lozano; his team defeated Jamaica, and Panama covered the US attack to secure a position in the final match via penalties.

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Mexico's ability to switch from a 4-4-2 to a 4-3-3 on attack left their opponents nervous.

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Mexico plays strong defense and won't give Panama many scoring opportunities, but Panama is also physically strong enough to keep Henry Martin in check when he is in the box.

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Panama has a chance to become the first team to win the Gold Cup other than Mexico, the USA, or Canada if they manage to win.

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Adalberto Carrasquilla and Anibal Godoy are having a great tournament, stifling the opponent while also assisting in the opening of Panama's attack, which may cause the game to become tedious

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Mexico has scored goals, but they have also needed to take advantage of mistakes that Panama hasn't made much of.

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Mexico can take the trophy home, but Panama will definitely put up a tough fight. Let’s wait for the final results of the match.

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