VEN 1-0 MEX, Copa America 2024: Rondon's Penalty Powers Venezuela Into Quarterfinals - In Pics

Salomon Rondon's penalty kick in the 57th minute secured a surprising 1-0 victory for Venezuela over Mexico in the Copa America. This win propels Venezuela into the quarterfinals, while Mexico's fate hangs in the balance. Venezuela, who already had a win under their belt against Ecuador, are guaranteed a top-two finish in Group B. Mexico, despite starting with a win over Jamaica, now finds themselves needing a victory over Ecuador in their next match to progress. Venezuela will face the already eliminated Jamaica in their final group stage fixture. This win also marks the end of a 13-game winless streak for Venezuela against Mexico.

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Updated on: 27 June 2024 12:53 pm

Copa America 2024: Venezuela vs Mexico | Photo: AP/Mark J. Terrill

Venezuela players celebrate after a Copa America Group B soccer match against Mexico in Inglewood, California.

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Venezuela players react after Mexico's Orbelin Pineda misses a penalty | Photo: AP/Mark J. Terrill

Venezuela players react after a missed penalty kick by Mexico's Orbelin Pineda during a Copa America Group B soccer match in Inglewood, California.

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Venezuela's fans | Photo: AP/Ryan Sun

Venezuela's fans celebrate after their team beating 1-0 Mexico during a Copa America Group B soccer match in Inglewood, California.

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Mexico's Orbelin Pineda | Photo: AP/Mark J. Terrill

Mexico's Orbelin Pineda reacts after missing on a penalty kick during a Copa America Group B soccer match against Venezuela in Inglewood, California.

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Jon Aramburu defends on Orbelin Pineda | Photo: AP/Mark J. Terrill

Venezuela's Jon Aramburu, left, defends on Mexico's Orbelin Pineda during a Copa America Group B soccer match in Inglewood, California.

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Eduard Bello is defended by Gerardo Arteaga | Photo: AP/Mark J. Terrill

Venezuela's Eduard Bello, right, is defended by Mexico's Gerardo Arteaga during a Copa America Group B soccer match in Inglewood, California.

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Salomon Rondon celebrates after scoring from a penalty kick | Photo: AP/Mark J. Terrill

Venezuela's Salomon Rondon, left, celebrates with teammates after scoring on a penalty kick during a Copa America Group B soccer match in Inglewood, California.

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Julian Quinonez, left, fouls Jon Aramburu | Photo: AP/Ryan Sun

Mexico's Julian Quinonez, left, fouls Venezuela's Jon Aramburu during a Copa America Group B soccer match in Inglewood, California.

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Carlos Rodriguez eyes the ball in front of Yefferson Soteldo | Photo: AP/Mark J. Terrill

Mexico's Carlos Rodriguez, left, eyes the ball in front of Venezuela's Yefferson Soteldo during a Copa America Group B soccer match in Inglewood, California.

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