Copa America: Venezuela Go Atop Group B; Paraguay and Brazil Draw

Two games from Group B of the Copa America were played on Saturday in Argentina:


At Cordoba:


Jadson (38') and Fred (89') each scored once as Brazil gained a 2-2 draw with Paraguay.  The Paraguayans got goals courtesy of Roque Santa Cruz (54') and Nelson Haedo Valdez (66').


At Salta:


Cesar Gonzalez provided all the scoring with his tally at 61 minutes as Venezuela moved to the top of Group B with a 1-0 shutout over Ecuador.


GROUP B STANDINGS:


1. Venezuela (GP: 2; GD: +1; PTS: 4)
2. Paraguay (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 2)
     Brazil (GP: 2; GD: 0; PTS: 2)
4. Ecuador (GP: 2; GD: -1; PTS: 1)