Venezuela to the quarterfinals of the Cup after defeating Mexico.

Venezuela secured a place in the Copa America quarter-finals with a 1-0 win over Mexico, leading to Jamaica’s tournament exit. Salomon Rondon’s penalty kick in the 57th minute was the match’s only goal, placing Venezuela at the top of Group B with six points from two games. Mexico still has a chance to move to the knockout rounds if they win against Ecuador in their final group game. During the match, Mexico’s Orbelin Pineda missed a crucial late penalty which could have equalized the game. Earlier, Mexico’s Julian Quinones conceded a penalty, leading to Rondon’s goal. The day’s events also sealed Jamaica’s fate in the tournament following their 3-1 loss to Ecuador. Ecuador initially built a 2-0 lead, courtesy of a Kasey Palmer own goal and a penalty converted by 17-year-old Kendry Paez. Jamaica’s veteran striker Michail Antonio reduced the deficit early in the second half, but strong claims for a penalty were rejected 15 minutes from the end. Ecuador made it 3-1 in stoppage time with Alan Minda scoring as Jamaica pressed for an equalizer. The match saw Ecuador initially lead from a deflected own goal by Palmer and later doubled their lead through a penalty awarded after a VAR review. Despite Jamaica’s efforts to come back, Minda’s late goal confirmed Ecuador’s victory. Original text by AFP, published in ->Microsoft

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