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Panama stuns U.S. with 2 first-half goals

Updated: June 12, 2011, 12:37 AM ET
Associated Press

TAMPA, Fla. -- A slow start doomed the United States against Panama, slowing the Americans' usual march to the quarterfinals of the Gold Cup.

Instead, the surprising Panamanians guaranteed themselves a spot in the next round of the tournament with a 2-1 victory over the favored U.S. on Saturday night.

"Sometimes you just come out flat for whatever reason. At this level, and against a good team, you can't do that," U.S. star Landon Donovan said, reflecting on the Americans falling ...

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