Venezuela stun Uruguay to reach Copa quarters

Jun 9, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Venezuela midfielder Alejandro Guerra (15) and defender Oswaldo Vizcarrondo (4) defend against Uruguay defender Diego Godin (3) during the second half of a group play stage of the 2016 Copa America Centenario at Lincoln Financial Field. Venezuela won 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) - Venezuela pulled off the shock of the Copa America so far by stunning Uruguay 1-0 to reach the quarter-finals, while Mexico also advanced with a 2-0 win over Jamaica.

A goal by Salomon Rondon after 36 minutes in Philadelphia was enough to give Venezuela the points and eliminate the team that leads South American qualifying for the 2018 World Cup.