PeruPeru started the tournament really well, with a draw against Uruguay, one of the finalists of Copa America 2011, a victory over Mexico with 1:0 and finished the groups with a loss to Chile with 0:1. Although the team finished third, they were the best third team and faced the top team in Group A, which happened to be Colombia, instead of Argentina. After a good play, and a 0:0 in regular time, Peru managed to score not just 1 but 2 goals in the extra time. Peru advanced to the semi-final, where they met the favorite at that point for winning the tournament Uruguay. A loss with 0:2 in regular time knocked Peru out of the competition, but the team can get now the third spot
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Venezuela
Venezuela started the group stage extremely well, a draw against Brazil, a victory over Ecuador and a draw against Paraguay, sent the team on the second spot in the group. Brazil had the same amount of points but a better goal ratio. Venezuela advanced to the quarter-final stage of the tournament where they met Chile and won with 2:1 in regular time. This was the only quarter final which ended with a victory in regular time. Venezuela met Paraguay again in the semi-finals, but unluckily lost the penalties with 3:5. Now matter which place Venezuela takes, (3rd or 4th) the team will be proud of their performance, as this was their first Copa America semi-final.
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Venezuela
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Date: 23-07-2011
