Venezuela is now at the top of Group B standings in 2011 Copa America after victory 1-0 against Ecuador at Estadio Padre Ernesto Martearena, while Brazil snatch a 2-2 draw with Paraguay after substitute Fred hit a last-minute equaliser.
After playing a draw until the first half, the deadlock finally broken on 61 minutes. Midfielder Cesar Eduardo Gonzalez struck a powerful right-footer drive from 25 yards sank into the right side of the wicket keeper Marcelo Ramon Elizaga without he could do much.
With these conditions there is no a team that surely escaped from Group B. Even Ecuador who now in fourth position with one point is still likely qualify for the second round.
A draw against Paraguay will be enough to send Venezuela to the next round, while Ecuador will have to beat Brazil to have any chance of advancing.
Venezuela 1-0 Ecuador, Highlights:
Lineups:
Venezuela: Renny Vicente Vega, Roberto Rosales, Oswaldo Vizcarrondo, Grenddy Perozo, Gabriel Cichero, Tomas Rincon, Franklin Lucena, Cesar Gonzalez (Jesus Meza '63), Juan Arango, Nicolas Fedor Miku (Salomon Rondon '73), Giancarlo Maldonado (Giacomo At Giorgio '81).
Ecuador: Marcelo Ramon Elizaga, Néicer Reasco, Norberto Araujo, Frickson Erazo, Walter Ayovi, Segundo Castillo (David Quiroz '76), Cristian Noboa, Michael Arroyo (Edson Montano '71), Edison Mendez, Christian Benitez, Felipe Caicedo.
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