Thursday, 23 July 2015

Gold Cup: Ugly scenes as Mexico beat Panama in semi-finals



Players clashed and items were thrown from the stands as Mexico won a controversial Gold Cup semi-final against Panama to set up a match with surprise finalists Jamaica.
Mexico came from behind courtesy of two penalties - in stoppage time and extra time - to win 2-1 in Atlanta.
Panama's Luis Tejada was sent off in the first half.
At full-time, Panama players charged at the officials, who were escorted from the pitch by security.
More to follow.
Luis Tejada is sent off
Luis Tejada was sent off in the 25th minute
Mexico and Panama players clash
Mexico's first penalty - deep into injury time - caused a melee
Panama defender Harold Cummings (centre) reacts to objects and drinks being thrown from he stands
Police attempted to calm matters after objects were thrown from the stands
Mexico's Andres Guardado scores the winning penalty
Andres Guardado scored the winning penalty midway through extra time
Officials led off the pitch by security
The match officials were led from the pitch by security at full-time

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