Soccer: Copa America
The Copa America got off to a slow start for eight-time Copa America Champions, Brazil, who were held to a goalless draw by Venezuela in their opening match.
6th July 2011
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The Copa America got off to a slow start for eight-time Copa America Champions, Brazil, who were held to a goalless draw by Venezuela in their opening match.
The Copa America kicks off with hosts Argentina playing against Bolivia. That opening match will be followed by the other two teams in Group A going against each other in what should be a much tighter affair than Argentina’s expected demolishing of Bolivia.
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