Venezuela's Triumph Puts Mexico on the Brink of Copa America Exit

In a surprising turn at Copa America, Venezuela defeated Mexico 1-0, advancing to the quarterfinals and putting Mexico on the verge of an early exit. Coach Jaime Lozano remains hopeful for Mexico’s advancement, but injuries and past defeats pose significant challenges.


PTI | Inglewood | Updated: 27-06-2024 13:57 IST | Created: 27-06-2024 13:57 IST
Venezuela's Triumph Puts Mexico on the Brink of Copa America Exit
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In a surprising turn of events at Copa America, Venezuela advanced to the quarterfinals with a narrow 1-0 victory against Mexico, pushing El Tri to the brink of an early exit.

Salomón Rondón's decisive penalty goal in the 57th minute clinched the game for Venezuela, marking a notable achievement for the team. The win assured Venezuela a spot among the top two in Group B, adding to their prior 2-1 win over Ecuador.

Mexico, who began their campaign with a victory over Jamaica, now must secure a win against Ecuador to advance. Coach Jaime Lozano remains optimistic, despite the team's injuries and tough past performances, emphasizing the learning experience and determination of his players.

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