At the crack of dawn on Monday (17), the drums of the CONCACAF Gold Cup final were beating as Mexico narrowly beat Panama 1-0 thanks to a stunning 88th-minute strike from Sindia Giovannis to take the crown. It was Mexico's second title since four years ago and the ninth time in their history that they have lifted the trophy, surpassing the United States to dominate the North and Central American soccer scene.
Throughout the game, the Mexican team attacked like a tide, only in the first half launched 14 shots, but in the face of Panama's tight defense, always difficult to break the goal. Until the 85th minute, 22-year-old star Cynthia Giovannis came on as a substitute, and he showed amazing strength as soon as he came on. After winning the ball in the midfield, he skillfully bypassed the Panama defenders, with amazing speed to break into the penalty area, a low shot to break the goal, the achievement of the Mexican team's victory, but also for their own to win the cup hero title.