Cecilio Waterman showcased his talent by scoring a late goal that secured a 1-0 victory for Panama over the U.S. men's national team at SoFi Stadium. This win propelled Panama into the Concacaf Nations League final. Celebrating his achievement, Waterman expressed the significance of the moment, highlighting his admiration for Thierry Henry. Coach Thomas Christiansen’s team, which has consistently impressed, aims to bring glory to Panama and Central America with this victory, enhancing their competitive legacy against the three-time defending champion USMNT.
Waterman, a 33-year-old who plays professionally in Chile, ripped off his jersey and hurdled the advertising end boards before climbing up onto a broadcast stage to celebrate with Henry, who looked just as stunned as the rest of the crowd at SoFi Stadium.
Waterman's goal came in the fourth minute of second-half injury time as Panama beat the three-time defending champion USMNT 1-0 in Inglewood, California, to reach the Concacaf Nations League final.
Many good things have happened to me in my career, but this one is different. This one was incredible.
This is the third time we have been in this position; this time, we want to give that gift to Panama. We want to achieve something for them, for Central America.
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