Watch as Celtic’s Luis Palma responds to critics with a cheeky penalty kick as Honduras startle Panama in the Gold Cup. The 2024/25 campaign is not yet concluded for some Celtic players, including Luis Palma, as they resume to pre-season.
The 25-year-old began the season in Celtic’s colors; however, he was subsequently loaned to the Greek club Olympiacos during the January transfer window. Palma has been in action for Honduras, as they strive to secure victory at the Gold Cup.
They secured their semi-final passage on Sunday morning. The Central American team was the opposition in their match against Panama in Arizona. However, they are now 180 minutes away from winning their first Gold Cup since 1981, thanks to some clever assistance from Palma. In the quarterfinal of the Gold Cup, Honduras defeated Panama, with Celtic’s Luis Palma scoring a penalty.
Palma is currently unpopular at Celtic and is a subject of controversy when he wears the national team’s colors. However, he is making an effort to address any criticisms.Just after the hour mark, manager Reinaldo Rueda introduced Celtic’s fringe player into the action in an attempt to alter the trajectory of the game, as it appeared that Honduras was on the verge of exiting. This was precisely what occurred.
Anthony Lozano, a half-time substitute, was wheeling away in celebration with Palma with eight minutes remaining on the clock, as Honduras delivered a sucker blow to their highly anticipated opponents. The game concluded at 1-1 after 90 minutes, and there was no additional time. Palma was the first to take a penalty for his nation, and Panama scored their first penalty.
Palma advances his team by coolly, methodically, and cheekily dinking the ball down the middle at 3:30, as evidenced by the video below, which was uploaded by Concacaf’s official YouTube channel. Honduras would ultimately prevail 5-4 on penalties, thereby obstructing their path to the final against Mexico.Canada has also experienced a tumultuous tournament.
On Sunday evening at 21:00 (UK time), Jesse Marsch’s team will compete against Guatemala for a spot in the final four. Johnston and Palma will be one game away from meeting in the final if Canada advances and their chances of doing so are high. Upon the conclusion of the Canada-Guatemala match, the United States of America and Costa Rica will engage in their quarterfinal match.
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