Venezuela progressed to the quarter-finals of the Copa America with a 1-0 win over Mexico, whereas Jamaica have been eradicated after dropping 3-1 to Ecuador.
A penalty, awarded by the referee after a robust marking by Julián Quinones on John Araburou, determined the sport, because the captain of the Venezuelan nationwide staff, Salomon Rodon, scored from the “white bullet” within the 57th minute. With this victory, Venezuela took first place in Group B, whatever the outcomes of the third day and the ultimate.
Argentina coach Venezuela Fernando Batista praised the efficiency of goalkeeper Rafael Romo, who was instrumental of their success, particularly by saving AEK Ace Orbelin Pineda’s penalty within the 87th minute.
“If Rafa must be man of the match within the subsequent few video games and we win, let him be man of the match,” mentioned Batista, whereas Romo was additionally wonderful within the 2-1 win over Ecuador of their -opener of the Venezuelan match.
Earlier, Ecuador beat Jamaica 3-1, due to targets from Plummer (13′ personal purpose), Paez (penalty 45′) and Minda (90′), and the losers have been lowered by Michael Antonio (54′).