5) Group C set for an intriguing finish
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After the first round of results, the standings in group C make a very unusual reading. Favourites Uruguay are languishing at the bottom, with Mexico the run-away leaders. Minnows Jamaica are third with a slightly better goal-difference with Venezuela on second.
Although Mexico and Uruguay are touted to progress to the next round, the fight is actually for the first place in the group in order to avoid tournament favourites Argentina in the very next stage.
La Albiceleste, drawn in group D alongside holders Chile, Panama and Bolivia, are expected to stroll through as leaders, in which case, they take on the runners-up of group C in the quarter-finals. Both Mexico and Uruguay don’t seem capable enough to beat Argentina and are looking to avoid them until the finals.
Whilst El Tri will now try to hold on to their position atop, La Celeste have a massive task of usurping them, which won’t happen until the former lose at least once and Uruguay claim all 6 points from their remaining games.
Watch out for this group, it’s in for an intriguing finish.
