Copa America, good first for Venezuela and Mexico
Not only Euro 2024, spectacle also in Copa America
Euro 2024 is being played but, at the same time, è the Copa America is underway. A good first for Venezuela and Mexico. The Vinotintos won, in a comeback, against Ecuador (2-1 the final) while Mexico got the better of the debut match against Jamaica thanks to a goal by Arteaga (1-0 the final).
Vibrant match the one between Venezuela and Ecuador, valid for Group B. After 22', Ecuador remains in 10 (red to Enner Valencia after VAR review). Not much changed, indeed Ecuador even found the lead goal with Sarmiento (40'). In the second half, Venezuela’s reaction with goals from Cadiz and Bello that overturn the result and are worth the success.
Mexico-Jamaica, also valid for Group B, was è played at NRG Stadium in Houston. Match immediately in the hands of the Tricolor with the Jamaican goalkeeper engaged several times to save the result. Breaking through the Jamaican wall was external player Arteaga who, at 69'found the goal that allowed Mexico to start the Copa America with three very important points.
In the night two more matches, both valid for Group C. The United States, called to make an important path, faces Bolivia while L'Uruguay makes its tournament debut against Panama. Brazil will take the field in the night between Monday and Tuesday against Costa Rica.