Mexico faced an unexpected upset in the Copa América match against Venezuela in Los Angeles. Despite dominating the game with 17 shots on goal, Mexico was unable to find the back of the net, ultimately losing 1-0 to Venezuela due to a penalty kick by Salomon Rondón.
This defeat adds to Mexico’s recent string of disappointing results, including a seven-match winless streak against the United States. However, some experts see a potential silver lining for El Tri as they prepare for a must-win game against Ecuador.
Former player Jimmy Conrad believes that Mexico now has a clear understanding of what they need to do in their upcoming match against Ecuador. With goal differential not in their favor, Mexico must secure a win to advance to the knockout rounds. The sense of urgency and purpose in their gameplay will be crucial for their success.
On the other hand, Melissa Ortiz highlighted Mexico’s tendency to lack clinical finishing and urgency in their previous matches. Waiting until the final minutes to activate and be dangerous has cost them, and they will need to start strong against Ecuador.
Despite being rated highly by fans and bookmakers, Mexico’s lack of quality compared to past teams has been evident in their Copa América campaign. The unexpected loss to Venezuela has put them in a difficult position to advance in the tournament.
Looking ahead to the match against Ecuador, analyst Chris Fallica believes that Mexico will face a tough challenge. He expressed surprise at Mexico being considered co-favorites to win the group and predicts a challenging game against Ecuador.
Manager Jaime Lozano has been praised for his efforts, despite the team’s struggles in front of goal. The upcoming match against Ecuador will be a test of Mexico’s ability to convert chances and secure a much-needed victory.
One positive aspect for Mexico is that they will play their crucial match against Ecuador at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, a venue where their fans have shown strong support in the past. The game is scheduled for Sunday at 8 ET on FOX and the FOX Sports App, offering Mexico a familiar setting to seek redemption in the tournament.