11th Match: Venezuela vs Mexico – Copa America 2024

SoFi Stadium, Inglewood (LA), California
Wednesday, June 26th, 2024
Attendance: TBD

Updated 6:33 PM PST, June 26th, 2024

INGLEWOOD (OleMundo.com) —

Copa America 2024: Venezuela vs Mexico

Match Report: Mexico vs. Venezuela – First Half

Key Events and Highlights
1′ – First Half Begins

The match kicks off with Mexico taking an early shot, as Uriel Antuna’s right-footed effort from the right side of the box misses to the left, assisted by Carlos Rodríguez.
2′ – Early Fouls and Free Kicks

The game starts with physical play. Luis Chávez (Mexico) and Julián Quiñones (Mexico) win free kicks due to fouls by Yangel Herrera (Venezuela) and Jon Aramburu (Venezuela), respectively.
Jorge Sánchez (Mexico) commits a foul, resulting in a free kick for Yeferson Soteldo (Venezuela).
6′ – Offside Incidents

Uriel Antuna (Mexico) is caught offside, marking the first offside of the match.
This is followed by another offside call against Yangel Herrera (Venezuela) in the 8th minute.
10′ – Mexico’s Missed Opportunities

Mexico has a series of missed attempts. Carlos Rodríguez’s left-footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left, and Julián Quiñones’ right-footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
13′ – Venezuela’s Response

Yeferson Soteldo (Venezuela) tries his luck from outside the box, but his right-footed shot is too high.
15′ – Blocked Attempts

Uriel Antuna’s left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked, as is Eduard Bello’s left-footed shot from outside the box in the 19th minute.
19′ – Close Call for Mexico

Santiago Giménez (Mexico) has a left-footed shot from the centre of the box saved in the centre of the goal. The play was set up by a through ball from Luis Chávez.
21′-25′ – Offsides and Saves

Gerardo Arteaga (Mexico) misses a right-footed shot from the centre of the box, and Carlos Rodríguez’s header from the centre of the box is saved.
Salomón Rondón (Venezuela) is caught offside twice in quick succession.
26′ – Corner for Mexico

Miguel Navarro (Venezuela) concedes a corner, giving Mexico another opportunity to attack.
32′ – Delay Due to Injury

The match is paused due to an injury to Yangel Herrera (Venezuela).
34′ – Venezuela Hits the Woodwork

Salomón Rondón (Venezuela) comes close to scoring, hitting the woodwork with a left-footed shot from the left side of the box following a fast break.
35′ – Yellow Card for Venezuela

Nahuel Ferraresi (Venezuela) is shown a yellow card for a bad foul, having fouled Luis Chávez (Mexico) who wins a free kick in the defensive half.
38′ – Yellow Card for Mexico

Santiago Giménez (Mexico) is shown a yellow card for a bad foul on José Martínez (Venezuela), who wins a free kick in the defensive half.
39′ – Delay Due to Injury

José Martínez (Venezuela) is injured, causing a delay in the match.
40′ – Delay Over

Play resumes after the delay.
42′ – Offside

Uriel Antuna (Mexico) is caught offside, marking the last significant event of the first half.
Summary
The first half of the match between Mexico and Venezuela has been eventful, characterized by physical play, missed opportunities, and several offside calls. Both teams have had their chances, with Venezuela’s Salomón Rondón hitting the woodwork being the closest to breaking the deadlock. The half also saw two yellow cards issued for bad fouls, one to each team. As the teams head into the break, the score remains level, setting up an intriguing second half.

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Final Match Stats
Venezuela:

Shots Taken: –
Shots on Goal: –
Time of Possession: -%
Passes Made: –
Corner Kicks: –
Offsides: –
Fouls: –
Saves: –
Yellow Cards: –

Mexico:

Shots Taken: –
Shots on Goal: –
Time of Possession: -%
Passes Made: –
Corner Kicks: –
Offsides: –
Fouls: –
Saves: –
Yellow Cards: –

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