😱Last-gasp win for Mexico, own goal ends drought against Panama | OneFootball

The Mexican National Team achieved a much-needed 1-0 victory over Panama in a friendly match that lacked sparkle but served to end a six-game winless streak. Despite dominating possession, the team led by Javier Aguirre showed serious difficulties in creating real danger for almost the entire match.

The match seemed destined for a draw after clear misses from Germán Berterame and an outstanding performance from the home goalkeeper against shots by Kevin Castañeda and Armando "Hormiga" González. However, in stoppage time (90+2'), luck wore green: a cross from Jesús Gallardo was accidentally deflected by Panamanian defender Richard Peralta, sealing the score with an own goal.

A performance under scrutiny

The debut of Kevin Castañeda and the flashes from Armando González were among the few positives in a collective performance that left doubts, especially in the first half. Mexico tried to impose its style, but ran into a well-organized Panamanian defensive block that only gave way in the last play of the match. With this result, "El Tri" starts 2026 with a statistical breather as it looks for its best form ahead of the World Cup.

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