Venezuela advances to the play-offs, Mexico is eliminated. Results of the Copa America
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On the night of Monday, July 1, the third round matches in Group B of Copa America took place. Mexico played against Ecuador, and Venezuela faced Jamaica.
Mexico - Ecuador - 0:0
Overall, the match was quite balanced and not particularly exciting. The Mexican team had slightly more possession and control of the game, but it cannot be said that they were significantly closer to winning. Neither team managed to score, resulting in a 0-0 draw. The two teams shared the points.
Jamaica - Venezuela - 0:3
Venezuela had already secured a place in the playoffs prior to this game. Although this match held no significance for them, they still showcased excellent football and achieved a decisive victory. Eduard Bello scored the first goal in the 49th minute, and seven minutes later, Rondon made it 2-0. Eric Ramirez sealed the win in the 85th minute, bringing the final score to 3-0.
As a result, the group standings are as follows. Venezuela, with nine points, advances to the playoffs from the first place. Ecuador and Mexico both have four points, but Ecuador has a better goal difference, thus securing their place in the quarterfinals. Mexico and Jamaica are eliminated from the tournament.
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