Yirenkyi's 95th-minute strike keeps Panama waiting for a World Cup point

Yirenkyi breaks Panama hearts in the 95th

Your team still has zero World Cup points. Ghana 1–0 Panama on Thursday, and it took until the 95th minute for Caleb Yirenkyi to decide it (1) (2) (3). César Blackman and Amir Murillo looked beaten in stoppage time as Yirenkyi found space in the box. "I ran forward and watched what was happening," Yirenkyi said. "Then I got the ball in the penalty area and finished it" (1) (4). That is four World Cup matches now for Panama, all of them defeats. The wait for a point goes on.

Christiansen: 'An ugly way to lose a match'

Thomas Christiansen did not hide his frustration. "É uma forma feia de perder uma partida," the Panama head coach said, an ugly way to lose a match (7). His issue was the defensive shape on the goal. Cecilio Waterman had pressed hard and C. Harvey covered ground, but the backline switched off when it mattered most. No sugarcoating from the manager.

Queiroz bristles at Partey questions

Ghana manager Carlos Queiroz was in no mood to discuss Thomas Partey after the match. When pressed on how Ghana adapted without the Arsenal midfielder, Queiroz snapped: "We won the game, right? You could ask better questions. Thank you" (11). The exchange was sharp, and it ended the press conference. Five World Cups for Queiroz now. He knows how to protect a group.

Fan reactions

Panama fans were not the loudest thread on r/soccer after the final whistle. The Ghana end was, where Queiroz celebrating with supporters made the front page. The hydration breaks drew heavy boos inside the stadium, a detail that had neutrals talking more than the football itself. Your supporters were left with the same empty feeling from 2018. The late goal stings.