Ultimately, the nine-time Gold Cup champions overcame a frustrating first-half to defeat Saudi Arabia 2-0, setting up a semi-final clash against Honduras. The Panamanians dominated the opening 45 minutes with 10 shots and 71% possession.

Alexis Vega's strike just after the break and a late own goal by Abdullah Madu secured a 2-0 victory for Mexico over Saudi Arabia in the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarter-finals in Glendale, Arizona, on Saturday,

Mexico, the defending CONCACAF Gold Cup champion, will face Honduras in the semis, which beat Panama to enter the final four for the first time since 2013.