Panama’s head coach, Thomas Christiansen, says his team suffers a “cruel” defeat after losing to Ghana on a late winner. Across reports, Panama is described as the better side in the first half and as creating multiple chances throughout the match, but it does not convert those opportunities into goals. Despite sustained pressure, Panama finishes the game without scoring until after Ghana’s decisive moment, which comes late in stoppage time. Caleb Yirenkyi scores a 95th-minute winner for Ghana, turning what Panama considers a missed chance into a defeat.
Both outlets frame the loss as particularly harsh for Panama because of the balance of chances and their overall play, rather than a lack of effort. Ghana’s goal is presented as the decisive difference, occurring near the end of the match. The comments from Christiansen reflect frustration that Panama’s performances and opportunities do not translate into points, while Ghana is credited with taking its moment late.
