Mexico and Venezuela share the points.

Houston, TX Group C
México 1 – 1 Venezuela

The two undefeated teams in Group C of the Copa America Centenario faced each other in the final group match. The advancement to the knockout stage had already been clinched, and this was a match to decide who was going to win the group.

A positive goal difference made Mexico the Group leaders, and a win for Venezuela would have changed that.

Match ended in a draw, as both teams kept their undefeated run in the competition.

Venezuela was first to get on the scoreboard. Jose Velazquez gave Venezuela the lead in the 10th minute. A free kick whipped into the Mexican penalty box was headed to Velazquez. He did the right thing a scissor-kicked the ball into the net.

Just when it looked like Mexico was about to lose their impressive undefeated run, Jesus Corona took matters into his hands a scored a solo goal. It was a goal that had ‘Lionel Messi’ written all over it. It was the first goal Venezuela had conceded in the competition.

Mexico tops Group C, and will be facing in the runner-up Group D in the quarter-finals
While Venezuela will face the winner Group D in the quarter-finals.

This is how Group C looks

Group C