Mexico wins against Panama thanks to a penalty kick

The same ineffectiveness, poor production, and lack of punch, but this time a controversial penalty saved Mexico from another disappointment in the CONCACAF Octagonal, and thanks to the VAR "falling asleep", El Tri returned to victory at the Azteca Stadium with a 1-0 score against Panama.

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The night had the same tone as the weekend against Costa Rica. A Mexican team that at times was indifferent, seeming to have "plenty of talent" when in reality practically no one made a difference and the only one who did, Hirving Lozano, was once again injured in a national team match, this time due to a bad fall. 

Jimenez's penalty goal keeps Mexico in contention

The Tricolor again had moments of lack of ideas, were too erratic upfront, and were even saved from the Canaleros taking the win, but fortunately for the Aztecs, the Panamanians did not score and Memo Ochoa stood firm under the three posts. 

Near the end of the match, the light at the end of the tunnel appeared thanks to Diego Lainez, who replaced Lozano. The Betis player caused a dubious penalty that the referee decreed without going to the VAR and it was then that Jiménez's mastery from the penalty spot was noticed, giving a lot of air and breathing space to Tata Martino, who depended on this result. 

Mexico ends up winning 1-0 against Panama and consolidates third place. El Tri is now 4 points ahead of Panama, which remains in fourth place. Canada remains in first place with 25 points and the United States in second place, with the same points as the team coached by Tata Martino.

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