2024 Copa America: Draw 0-0 Against Ecuador, Mexico Knocked Out In Group Round

Mexico was eliminated from the 2024 Copa America group stage (Instagram/@miselecciomx).

JAKARTA - The final match of the group B of the 2024 Copa America has received unsatisfactory results because it ended 0-0 for Ecuador and Mexico. However, Ecuador was on the lucky side because this result brought them through to the quarter-finals.

Ecuador and Mexico met at the State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona on Monday, July 1 morning WIB. This match is the determinant of both teams who are still likely to qualify for the quarter-finals.

To qualify for the quarter-finals, Ecuador needs a minimum draw. Meanwhile, Mexico must win to step into the knockout round.

In the first half, the game was so tough because even though the two teams attacked each other, no goals were created for either party. After the break, Mexico, who needed a win, appeared more aggressive.

Mexico had a chance through Santiago Gimenez, but his header did not lead to the goal. Not long after, Julian Quinones' shot from outside the penalty box forced Ecuadorian goalkeeper Alexander Dominguez to make a save.

At the end of injury time, the drama actually happened. The referee gave a penalty to Mexico after Guillermo Martinez was judged to have fouled Felix Torres.

However, the referee's decision was later canceled. After checking the incident via VAR, it was declared that there were no prizes for Mexico.

The 0-0 score finally closed Mexico vs Ecuador. Ecuador has the right to qualify for the 2024 Copa America quarter-finals with four points from three matches.

Ecuador is ahead on the goal difference over Mexico, which has the same number of points. Ecuador accompanies Venezuela, which has already been confirmed to qualify.