

In a thrilling Copa America group-stage encounter, Venezuela came out on top over Mexico with a narrow 1-0 victory at SoFi Stadium.
Despite a heavily pro-Mexican crowd of 72,000, the Venezuelan squad, ranked 44th by FIFA, managed to outplay the 15th-ranked Mexican team.
Rondon's goal gives Venezuela the win. The decisive moment came in the 57th minute when Salomon Rondon converted a penalty kick, securing his 42nd international goal.
The penalty was awarded after Cristian Casseres and Jon Aramburu's give-and-go play led to Julian Quiñones tripping Aramburu in the box.
Rondon's calm finish sent Mexican goalkeeper Julio Gonzalez diving in the wrong direction.
Mexico had ample opportunities to equalize, especially in the final minutes when Venezuelan defender Miguel Navarro was penalized for a handball.
However, Venezuelan goalkeeper Rafael Romo heroically saved Orbelin Pineda's penalty attempt, preserving Venezuela's lead. Romo's performance was stellar, making five crucial saves.