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GLENDALE, Ariz. — Mexico was eliminated from the Copa America after a 0-0 draw against Ecuador, which advanced to the quarterfinals after avoiding a penalty in stoppage time thanks to a VAR review. Mexico was initially awarded a penalty kick by Guatemalan referee Mario Escobar when Ecuador's Félix Torres took down Mexican forward Guillermo Martínez in the penalty box. VAR rescinded the penalty and Mexico was awarded a corner kick, sending in a chorus of boos raining down from the Mexican fans at State Farm Stadium. Ecuador weathered a second-half push by Mexico at State Farm Stadium to finish second in Group B behind Venezuela thanks to a better goal differential than Mexico. Ecuador will face Group A winner Argentina in the quarterfinals Thursday in Houston.
