LA PLATA, Argentina (AP)—Brazil was held to a 0-0 draw by Venezuela in the Copa America on Sunday, making a similar lacklucker start as host nation and co-favorite Argentina two days earlier.
Venezuela, usually regarded as the weakest team in the South American confederation, packed the midfield in the Group B match to snuff out Brazil. The five-time World Cup winners seldom played like an organized team, relying on the individual talents of stars Neymar and Robinho.
Players on both teams wore gloves, trying to fight off near-freezing temperatures in the Argentine winter.
Brazil plays its second group match on Saturday against Paraguay. Venezuela plays Ecuador the same day.
Venezuela, usually regarded as the weakest team in the South American confederation, packed the midfield in the Group B match to snuff out Brazil. The five-time World Cup winners seldom played like an organized team, relying on the individual talents of stars Neymar and Robinho.
Players on both teams wore gloves, trying to fight off near-freezing temperatures in the Argentine winter.
Brazil plays its second group match on Saturday against Paraguay. Venezuela plays Ecuador the same day.
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