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Venezuela stun Chile in Copa America quarters

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Hosts Venezuela beat Chile 2-1 to reach semi-finals of the Copa America Football Cup.

Venezuela reached the semi-finals of the Copa America for the first time in their history. Left-back Gabriel Cichero scored their winning goal nine minutes from time.Centre-back Oswaldo Vizcarrondo had given the Venezuelans the lead with a header from a set piece in the 35th minute and held off repeated Chilean attacks for most of the match.Chile’s lone goal was scored by striker Humberto Suazo in the 70th minute.Venezuela will face Paraguay in Mendoza on Wednesday for a place in the final. Their best previous finish at a Copa America was fifth in 1967.
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