In football, Ecuador advanced to the Copa America quarterfinals by securing a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Mexico yesterday. On the other hand, Mexico, needing a win to progress, crashed out after finishing third in Group B.

Both sides finished with four points, but Ecuador’s superior goal difference secured their passage. Today’s fixtures saw the conclusion of Group B and it was Venezuela that finished the group with all nine points. The side had only ever won eight games in the history of the competition but have won all three group games to set up a clash against Canada in the quarterfinals. Ecuador now faces a daunting task in the next round, a clash against the reigning world champions, Argentina.