Mexico has suffered a very painful defeat in its second game in Group B of the Copa America 2024 by falling by a score of 1-0 against their similar team Venezuela this Wednesday night at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California and, with this, has seriously damaged their chances of advancing to the quarterfinals of this continental competition.
Now the ‘Tri’, which is directed by Jaime Lozanohe has no choice but to win in his last duel against Ecuador to be able to be in the aforementioned quarterfinals, otherwise, either tying or losing next Sunday’s game at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
A draw is enough for Ecuador to eliminate Mexico
The reason for this scenario also has to do with the victory of Ecuador this Wednesday by a score of 3-1 against its counterpart from Jamaica in a duel held in the Allegiant Stadium from Las Vegas, Nevada.
After these results, the ‘Vinotinto’ team has secured its place among the eight best in the Copa América by remaining alone as the leader of Group B with 6 points and a goal difference of +2, currently in second place is Ecuador with 3 points and goal difference of +1, Mexico is third with the same 3 units and 0 in goal average, finally Jamaica is without units and with -3 in the remainder between goals scored and received, the Reggae Boyz They are mathematically eliminated.
Mexico vs. Ecuador, early direct elimination duel
This is how the duel between the ‘Tri’ and the ‘Tri’ It is an advanced direct elimination duel in which a tie gives Ecuador a pass, Venezuela depends on itself, with a draw against Jamaica it will be the group leader and will avoid Argentina in the quarterfinals, in case of losing and depending of the goal difference, both Ecuador and Mexico could take the lead in the sector, although it seems highly unlikely.
Thus, the outlook for Jimmy Lozano and his pupils is very dark, since they are obliged to beat Ecuador and, if they achieve it, the most likely ‘prize’ will be to face each other. Lionel Messi in the quarterfinals.
2024-06-27 03:49:00
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