The actions of Group B of the Copa América 2024, held in the United States, began. with the duels between Ecuador and Venezuela, and Mexico against Jamaica.
Group B It is paired in the quarterfinals with Group A, which includes Chile, Argentina, Canada and Peru.
Copa América results Saturday, June 22
B Group
Ecuador 1-2 Venezuela
Ecuador and Venezuela opened the Group B fires at Levi’s® Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The Ecuadorians were left with one less player at 22′ after the expulsion of Enner Valencia for hitting José Martínez with a kick.
Despite having ten players on the field, La Tri took the lead at 40′ with Jeremy Sarmiento’s scoreunleashing the joy of those led by the Spanish Félix Sánchez Bas.
However, Venezuela entered the second half with a different attitude and turned the score around in just ten minutes. First it was Jhonder Cádiz at 64′ and, later, the forward who played for Deportes Antofagasta in Chile, Eduard Bello, scored the winning goal for Vinotinto at 74′.
With this result, Venezuela remains at the top with three points, while Ecuador is left without units.
Mexico 1-0 Jamaica
The second round of Group B was in charge of Mexico and Jamaica at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. The stands had a great presence of the Mexican fans who made themselves felt in the venue.
The first stage did not have too many emotions for both teams, ending in a goalless draw. Already in the complement the emotions arrived, first with a goal disallowed against Jamaica via VAR to Michail Antonio due to forward position at 52′.
The Mexican victory goal came at 69′ through Gerardo Arteaga, who launched a furious shot that beat the Jamaican goalkeeper. However, Mexican fans were not satisfied with the actions of his team.
With this result, Mexico joins Venezuela at the top of Group B with three unitsrelegating Ecuador and Jamaica to the last places with zero points.
Group B Classification:
- Mexico: 3 points; +1
- Venezuela: 3 points; +1
- Jamaica: 0 points; -1
- Ecuador: 0 points; -1
