Copa America: all easy for Venezuela, Mexico eliminated
Ecuador, in the quarterfinals, will challenge Argentina
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Time for verdicts in Copa America Group B. Race on velvet for Venezuela which, after winning the first two matches of the group, also outclassed Jamaica: 3-0 the final in favor of the vinotinto national team thanks to goals by Bello, Rondon and Ramirez. Venezuela, therefore, moves from first in the group with nine points from three matches.
Mexico chews bitterly, which, in the decisive match against Ecuador, does not go beyond 0-0 and must say goodbye to the tournament. Mexicans furious with the referee for the penalty denied in the final seconds of the match (cancelled after VAR intervention). The Mexican national team thus closes with four points like Ecuador but with a worse goal difference that will be fatal to them. This is the fourth elimination at the end of the group stage in the last five Copa America participations.
"There were many players who had never played in such a tournament, which è under only the World Cup. I don't want to look back but I think the team has grown in so many ways. My future? The decision is not up to me", the words of Mexico coach Lozano reported by ESPN.
Big celebrations at home Ecuador, which has thus won the chance to challenge Argentina in the quarterfinals. Venezuela, on the other hand, è expected to face Canada.
