INGLEWOOD (California), June 27 ― Salomon Rondon struck a second-half penalty to send Venezuela into the Copa America quarter-finals today with a 1-0 win over Mexico in Group...
Venezuela forward José Salomón Rondón celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal during the second half a match against Mexico at SoFi Stadium in California June 27 2024. ― Jessica Alcheh-USA TODAY Sports via ReutersINGLEWOOD , June 27 ― Salomon Rondon struck a second-half penalty to send Venezuela into the Copa America quarter-finals today with a 1-0 win over Mexico in Group B, a result that also sent Jamaica crashing out of the tournament.
The win moved Venezuela, who beat Ecuador in their opening match, up to six points at the top of the group and secured their progress to the last eight with a game to spare.Jamaica are out irrespective of the outcome of their last match against Venezuela in Texas having already lost to Mexico and Ecuador.
Romo's penalty save was one of five stops that prevented Mexico from finding an equaliser, with his last two saves coming after Pineda's penalty miss.
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