Washington.- Venezuela defeated Mexico in a dramatic match with a rating of 1 aim to zero (1-0) and certified for the quarterfinals of the Copa América in Group B. The end result leaves Ecuador in an excellent place in the identical group, having earlier overwhelmed Jamaica 3-1.
On the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Los Angeles, La Vinotinto confirmed its progress in current months, which led it to safe its second ticket to the quarterfinals of the match, after Argentina, and to succeed in fourth place within the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup in North America, for now with a direct ticket.
Skilled striker Salomón Rondón sealed the slim victory by scoring a penalty within the 57th minute.
Mexico squandered the prospect to equalize when Venezuelan goalkeeper Rafael Romo saved a weak penalty taken by Orbelín Pineda within the 87th minute.
The Llanero staff, led by Argentine Fernando Batista, is doing its homework to rid itself of the uncomfortable nickname of regional Cinderella.
Each groups had made their debut within the Copa America with victories. Venezuela defeated Ecuador 2-1 and Mexico beat Jamaica 1-0.
Mexico, hit by the harm of its captain, Edson Álvarez, had its choices to attain and pushed till the top, however it was not sufficient. Now they need to take their possibilities towards Ecuador on Sunday at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
Venezuela, already certified, leads Group B with six factors, adopted by Ecuador and Mexico each with three. Jamaica closes, which was eradicated this Wednesday.
Ecuador lived as much as the predictions and beat Jamaica 3-1, who no less than had the comfort of scoring their first aim within the Copa América, of their eighth match within the continental match.
Jeremy Sarmiento (16) and John Yeboah (9) have fun Ecuador’s victory over Jamaica on June 26, 2024 for Group B of the Copa América at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas
Ecuador appeared to have it straightforward after a uncommon aim by Piero Hincapié within the thirteenth minute with an extended shot from the left facet that slipped previous goalkeeper Jahmali Waite and a penalty taken by younger star Keindry Paéz at 45+5. On the fringe of the match (90+1), Alan Minda scored the third aim after a solitary gallop.
The 17-year-old is the second youngest participant to attain within the historical past of the Copa America. The striker will transfer to Chelsea when he turns 18.
«Kendry performs right here on his personal deserves, due to his high quality. Other than the soccer strain, he’s exhibiting a fantastic persona,” stated his coach, the Spanish Félix Sánchez, after the sport.
The staff from the center of the world fell asleep within the second half and allowed a threatening response from Jamaica that discounted within the 54th minute via Michael Antonio, the primary aim for the Caribbean staff in eight years after beginning and not using a aim within the 2015 and 2016 tournaments and of their debut this 12 months.
Solely 24,000 spectators, most of them Ecuadorians, attended an unpopulated Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas that has a capability of 65,000 individuals.France 24.
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2024-06-29 19:46:16