Copa América: Mexico risk another early tournament exit after loss to Venezuela
by Associated Press from on (#6NTJ2)
- Venezuela thought to quarter-finals after 1-0 win
- El Tri must beat Ecuador in final group game
Arriving at the Copa America seeking redemption after disappointing performances in the World Cup and the Concacaf Nations League, Mexico are on the verge of an early exit.
Salomon Rondon's 57th-minute penalty means Venezuela advance to the Copa America quarter-finals after their 1-0 victory over El Tri, who missed a penalty of their own, on Wednesday night. Venezuela, who opened the tournament with a 2-1 win over Ecuador, are assured finishing among the top two in Group B.
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