Commentary

1' The referee blows his whistle to start the first-half. Mexico with the kick-off.
1' Mexico's Uriel Antuna misses with an attempt on goal.
1' In the minute 1, Venezuela have a goal kick.
2' Mexico awarded a free kick in their own half.
2' Raphael Claus signals a free kick to Mexico in their own half.
3' In the minute 3, Venezuela awarded a free kick in their own half.
4' Throw-in for Mexico at SoFi Stadium.
5' Ball safe as Mexico is awarded a throw-in in their half.
5' In the minute 5, Mexico awarded a throw-in in their own half.
6' In Inglewood Mexico's Uriel Antuna is caught offside.
8' Venezuela advance rapidly upfield but Raphael Claus blows for offside.
10' In the minute 10, Mexico pushes forward through Julian Quinones, whose finish on goal is saved.
10' Carlos Rodriguez for Mexico gets in a strike but fails to hit the target.
10' Ball goes out of play for a Venezuela goal kick.
11' In the minute 11, Throw-in for Mexico close to the penalty box.
11' Throw-in for Venezuela in their own half.
13' Raphael Claus signals a Venezuela throw-in in Mexico's half.
13' In the minute 13, Venezuela's Yeferson Soteldo breaks free at SoFi Stadium. But the strike goes wide of the post.
13' Goal kick for Mexico at SoFi Stadium.
15' Throw-in Mexico.
15' In the minute 15, Uriel Antuna (Mexico) is given an opening but the shot is blocked by a defender.
16' Raphael Claus signals a free kick to Venezuela in their own half.
17' Mexico to take a throw-in in Venezuela territory.
18' In the minute 18, Raphael Claus awards Venezuela a goal kick.
19' Santiago Gimenez for Mexico drives towards goal at SoFi Stadium. But the finish is unsuccessful.
20' Venezuela have a goal kick.
21' In the minute 21, Throw-in for Venezuela at SoFi Stadium.
21' Raphael Claus signals a throw-in for Mexico, close to Venezuela's area.
21' In Inglewood Mexico attack through Gerardo Arteaga. The finish is off target, however.
21' In the minute 21, Ball goes out of play for a Venezuela goal kick.
22' Salomon Rondon of Venezuela is pulled up for offside.
23' Raphael Claus awards Venezuela a goal kick.
25' In the minute 25, In Inglewood, Carlos Rodriguez (Mexico) gets his head to the ball but the strike is cleared by an untiring defence.
25' Salomon Rondon for Venezuela is whistled offside.
26' Can Mexico get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Venezuela's half?
27' In the minute 27, Mexico have been awarded a corner by Raphael Claus.
28' Throw-in for Venezuela in their own half.
29' Ball safe as Venezuela is awarded a throw-in in their half.
29' Ball safe as Venezuela is awarded a throw-in in their half.
30' In the minute 30, Throw-in Mexico.
31' Mexico needs to be cautious. Venezuela have an attacking throw-in.
31' Mexico to take a throw-in in Venezuela territory.
34' In the minute 34, Salomon Rondon (Venezuela) fires in a shot – and hits the post!
34' Goal kick for Mexico at SoFi Stadium.
35' Mexico awarded a free kick in their own half.
35' In the minute 35, Nahuel Ferraresi for Venezuela has been booked by Raphael Claus and receives a first yellow card.
36' Luis Chavez (Mexico) goes for goal but the shot is blocked by an alert defence.
36' Venezuela have a goal kick.
37' In the minute 37, Venezuela have a dangerous throw-in.
38' Mexico awarded a throw-in in their own half.
38' Mexico awarded a throw-in in their own half.
39' Raphael Claus signals a free kick to Venezuela in their own half.
39' In the minute 39, Santiago Gimenez (Mexico) has received a first yellow card.
39' The match at SoFi Stadium has been interrupted briefly for a check on Jose Andres Martinez, who is down injured.
40' Play has been resumed.
41' In the minute 41, Raphael Claus awards Mexico a goal kick.
41' Venezuela's Jose Andres Martinez is back in action after a slight knock.
42' Mexico drive forward but Uriel Antuna is judged offside.
44' In the minute 44, Free kick Venezuela.
45' Ball goes out of play for a Mexico goal kick.
45' Venezuela awarded a free kick in their own half.
45' + 1 In the minute 45, The fourth official's board shows 2 minutes, which will be added to the 1st half.
45' + 1 Raphael Claus signals a free kick to Venezuela in their own half.
45' + 2 Can Mexico get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Venezuela's half?
45' + 2 In the minute 45, Venezuela awarded a free kick in their own half.
45' Raphael Claus blows to end the first-half.
46' Venezuela have kicked-off the second half at SoFi Stadium.
46' In the minute 46, Mexico make their 1 substitution with Israel Reyes replacing Cesar Montes.
46' Cristian Casseres Jr is on a sub for Jefferson Savarino for Venezuela.
46' Raphael Claus signals a free kick to Venezuela in their own half.
46' In the minute 46, Throw-in Mexico.
49' Throw-in for Mexico at SoFi Stadium.
49' Raphael Claus signals a Venezuela throw-in in Mexico's half.
50' In the minute 50, Can Venezuela get the ball into an attacking position from this throw-in in Mexico's half?
50' Yeferson Soteldo of Venezuela smashes in a shot on target. The keeper saves, though.
51' At SoFi Stadium, Venezuela are penalized for being offside.
51' In the minute 51, Salomon Rondon (Venezuela) gets in a strike but the shot is blocked by a defender.
51' Venezuela drive upfield and Yangel Herrera gets in a shot. The strike is blocked by a Mexico defender.
52' Goal kick for Venezuela at SoFi Stadium.
53' In the minute 53, Venezuela drive upfield and Salomon Rondon gets in a shot. The strike is blocked by a Mexico defender.
53' Corner awarded to Venezuela.
54' Venezuela's Cristian Casseres Jr gets his shot away but it misses the target.
54' In the minute 54, Goal kick for Mexico at SoFi Stadium.
55' Venezuela have been given a penalty at SoFi Stadium...
57' Goal! Salomon Rondon gives Venezuela a 1-0 lead from the penalty spot.