Venezuela clinched their place in the quarter-finals of the Copa America on Wednesday with a gritty 1-0 victory over Mexico, which also ensured Jamaica's elimination from the tournament.

Veteran striker Salomon Rondon, playing in Mexico, scored the only goal from the penalty spot, securing Venezuela's top position in Group B with six points from two games.

Mexico, still in contention for the knockout rounds, must win their final group game against Ecuador on Sunday. However, they will rue missed opportunities from their clash against Venezuela at the packed SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

Mexico's Orbelin Pineda squandered a golden chance to equalize in the 87th minute, missing a penalty that Venezuela goalkeeper Rafael Romo expertly saved.

Earlier, Rondon converted his penalty in the 57th minute after Mexico's Julian Quinones fouled Venezuela's Jon Aramburu in the area.

Venezuela's win confirmed Jamaica's exit from the tournament following their 3-1 defeat to Ecuador in Las Vegas earlier on Wednesday.

Ecuador, who had lost to Venezuela in their opening match, withstood a spirited second-half rally by the Reggae Boyz to claim crucial points at the Allegiant Stadium.

Ecuador seemed on course for a comfortable win after taking a 2-0 lead through a Kasey Palmer own goal and a penalty by Chelsea-bound teenager Kendry Paez.

Jamaica's veteran striker Michail Antonio pulled a goal back early in the second half, and the team had a strong penalty claim denied 15 minutes before the end.

Ecuador sealed the win in stoppage time with a breakaway goal from Alan Minda as Jamaica pressed for an equalizer.

The match's first goal came in the 13th minute when Ecuador's Pierre Hincapie's cross deflected off Palmer and into the net. Ecuador doubled their lead on the stroke of half-time after a VAR-reviewed handball by Jamaica's Greg Leigh led to Paez's coolly converted penalty.

Antonio's 54th-minute strike offered Jamaica hope, but their claims for a penalty following Alan Franco's apparent handball were dismissed after a VAR review. Minda's late goal ultimately confirmed Ecuador's victory.

Key Moments:
- 57th Minute: Salomon Rondon scores for Venezuela from the penalty spot.
- 87th Minute: Mexico's Orbelin Pineda's penalty saved by Rafael Romo.
- Jamaica vs. Ecuador: Ecuador takes an early lead with a Kasey Palmer own goal and a Kendry Paez penalty.
- 54th Minute: Michail Antonio scores for Jamaica.
- VAR Drama: Jamaica's late penalty appeal denied.
- Stoppage Time: Alan Minda scores for Ecuador to secure the win.

Upcoming Matches:
- Mexico vs. Ecuador: Mexico needs a victory to advance to the knockout stages.
- Venezuela vs. Costa Rica: Venezuela will look to maintain their momentum in the quarter-finals.