On Saturday evening, Mexico and Venezuela kicked off their Copa América campaigns with victories. Mexico faced Jamaica in a nerve-wracking match that ended with a 1-0 win for Mexico. Gabriel Arteaga scored the only goal of the game with a stunning shot from the edge of the area. Despite having chances, Jamaica’s Michail Antonio’s disallowed goal was a close call.
In the second game of the day, Ecuador faced Venezuela in an exhilarating encounter. Ecuador took an early lead with a goal from Jeremy Sarimento in the first half. However, Venezuela fought back after Enner Valencia was sent off, scoring two goals in the second half. Jhonder Cádiz and Eduardo Bello were the heroes for Venezuela as they secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over Ecuador.
These victories marked a successful start to the Copa América for both Mexico and Venezuela, setting the stage for an exciting tournament ahead. It will be interesting to see how these teams continue to perform as the competition progresses.
