Brazil draws Paraguay 2-2, Venezuela stuns Ecuador 1-0 in Copa America

Venezuela stunned Ecuador 1-0 to go top of Group B at the Copa America on Saturday with only their third win in the competition since they first took part in 1967. The Venezuelans, once the whipping boys of South American soccer, have four points having held holders Brazil 0-0 in their opening match in La Plata last Sunday.
Brazil and Paraguay are second with two points apiece after a 2-2 draw in Cordoba earlier on Saturday.
Midfielder Cesar Gonzalez scored the only goal just past the hour when he fired in a shot from outside the box past static goalkeeper Marcelo Elizaga who was unsighted by one of his defenders.
In Cordoba, Argentina, substitute striker Fred scored in the 89th minute and defending champion Brazil salvaged a 2-2 draw with Paraguay in their Group A match.