JAKARTA The Venezuelan national team made sure to qualify for the quarter-finals of the 2024 Copa America after beating Mexico in the second match in the group stage.
Fernando Batista's foster children packed a narrow 1-0 victory in the second match of Group B which took place in Inglewood, United States, Thursday, June 27 morning WIB.
The single goal was netted by Solomon Rondon in the 57th minute through the penalty spot. The referee pointed to the spot after Julian Quinones fouled Jon Aramburu.
This result makes Venezuela have collected a total of six points from two matches. Previously in their inaugural match they got three points after beating Ecuador 2-1.
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Venezuela is certain to have qualified as group winners even though they will lose their last match against Jamaica on Monday, June 1 this morning.
If they lose then Venezuela's points will be the same as one of the winners from Mexico versus Ecuador. However, they still have a head to head because they previously defeated the two teams.
Venezuela became the second team to lock the ticket to the knockout stages. Previously, the first team to confirm their escape was Argentina.
Meanwhile, Venezuela's victory made Jamaica certain to be eliminated from the group stage. Three points in the last match will be in vain for Reggae Boyz.
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