Panama goalkeeper Jaime Penedo basked in the nation's CONCACAF Gold Cup quarter-final victory over Trinidad and Tobago in New Jersey on Sunday.
Penedo made a save in the ninth round of penalties as Panama triumphed 6-5 in the shoot-out following a 1-1 draw at the end of extra time.
Penedo was asked whether he was seeking redemption for Panama's 3-1 defeat to United States on penalties in the 2005 final, and said: "They're different games, different moments.
"I feel real joy because today was a real blessing to be able to advance to the next round."
"The referee told me that and I thought 'ugh,' but then he missed and we went on to win and now we can all smile," Penedo said.
Penedo added: "I think every moment has its sensation and own emotion.
"Like when people ask me what’s better, winning the league title in Guatemala or winning it in MLS, and I tell them each one has its own flavour and feeling. Each one is divine in the moment."
"Penedo is very fast," said Gomez. "Jaime has a very high, impressive level. He's very good in the goal and his level of confidence is even more now."
