The 11th day of Copa América guaranteed the first two quarter-final clashes of the competition.
Which were known after the definition of Group B, which had Venezuela and Ecuador advancing.
A Red wine – which was already classified – confirmed its favoritism by beating Jamaica 3-0 thanks to goals from Bello – who scored against Brazil in the Qualifiers -, Rondón and Eric Ramírez.
Winning Group B with a 100% success rate to face Canada in the quarter-finals.
Game that will be held on Friday (5), in Dallas.
The other match had plenty of excitement. And no goals.
Ecuador – who had the advantage of a draw – showed more competence in the first half.
Mexico increased production after the break, leaving The Three in difficulties.
He created more, which made the veteran Domínguez appear.
The Ecuadorian team accepted the pressure. And he just looked for counterattacks.
The final minute saw a penalty awarded by referee Mário Escobar to Félix Torres, an Ecuadorian player for Corinthians.
Decision changed thanks to the video referee.
Ecuador suffered and now they will face Argentina. Game on Thursday (4), in Houston.
The aforementioned Torres, Enner Valencia (Inter), Alan Franco (Atlético-MG), Hurtado (Red Bull Bragantino) and Cifuentes (Cruzeiro) remain in the competition.
22h – United States x Uruguay
Celeste has a big advantage in goal difference. It has a very good spot in the table.
The home team needed to win and hope that Bolivia could hold off Panama, who have a more accessible task to reach the quarter-finals.
10pm – Costa Rica vs Paraguay
Brazil will fight to be the leader and escape Uruguay, who should win Group C a day earlier.
Still without goals, Costa Rica still has a chance. They hope for a good Colombian victory and (preferably) need a victory against Paraguay.
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