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ECU 0-0 MEX, Copa America: Ecuador To Meet Argentina In Quarters After Mexico Draw

Late drama ensued as Mexico's penalty was converted into a corner kick late in the Group B clash in the Copa America between them and Ecuador. Mexico needed a win to qualify for the quarterfinal but were held on for a goalless draw by Ecuador for whom a stalemate was enough to advance. A strong second half-showing and the late surge were not enough for Mexico as Ecuador will now face Argentina in the last 8.

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Copa America 2024: Mexico vs Ecuador | Photo: AP/Matt York

Ecuador's William Pacho reacts at the end of a Copa America Group B soccer match against Mexico in Glendale, Arizona. The match ended in a 0-0 draw.

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Mexico's Johan Vasquez reacts after match against Ecuador | Photo: AP/Matt York
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Mexico's Johan Vasquez reacts at the end of a Copa America Group B soccer match against Ecuador in Glendale, Arizona.

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Enner Valencia takes a free kick against Mexico | Photo: AP/Matt York
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Ecuador's Enner Valencia, right, takes a free kick against Mexico during a Copa America Group B soccer match in Glendale, Arizona.

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Enner Valencia and Johan Vasquez battle for the ball | Photo: AP/Rick Scuteri
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Ecuador's Enner Valencia, center, and Mexico's Johan Vasquez battle for the ball during a Copa America Group B soccer match in Glendale, Arizona.

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Mexico's coach Jaime Lozano | Photo: AP/Matt York
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Mexico's coach Jaime Lozano yells during a Copa America Group B soccer match against Ecuador in Glendale, Arizona.

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Johan Vasquez challenges Enner Valencia | Photo: AP/Rick Scuteri
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Mexico's Johan Vasquez, left, challenges Ecuador's Enner Valencia during a Copa America Group B soccer match in Glendale, Arizona.

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Mexico's goalkeeper Julio Gonzalez | Photo: AP/Matt York
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Mexico's goalkeeper Julio Gonzalez yells during a Copa America Group B soccer match against Ecuador in Glendale, Arizona.

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Angelo Preciado is challenged by Gerardo Arteaga | Photo: AP/Rick Scuteri
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Ecuador's Angelo Preciado, left, is challenged by Mexico's Gerardo Arteaga during a Copa America Group B soccer match in Glendale, Arizona.

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A Mexican fan during Mexico and Ecuador match | Photo: AP/Matt York
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A Mexican fan gestures during a Copa America Group B soccer match between Mexico and Ecuador in Glendale, Arizona.

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Angel Mena and Johan Vasquez battle for the ball | Photo: AP/Rick Scuteri
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Ecuador's Angel Mena, right, and Mexico's Johan Vasquez (5) battle for the ball during a Copa America Group B soccer match in Glendale, Arizona.