Brazil was held to a 0-0 draw by Venezuela in the Copa America on Sunday, making a similar lackluster start as host nation and fellow co-favorite Argentina two days earlier.Venezuela, usually regarded as the weakest team in the South American confederation, packed the midfield in the Group B match to snuff out Brazil's attack. The five-time World Cup winners seldom played like an organized team, relying on the individual talents of stars Neymar, Robinho and Alexandre Pato.Players on both teams wore gloves, trying to fight off the near-freezing temperatures of the Argentine winter.
Argentina drew 1-1 with Bolivia on Friday in the tournament opener. Brazil has defeated Argentina in the last two finals and the two teams are widely expected to meet again in the July 24 final.Just like Argentina, Brazil seldom looked like a real team. Venezuela worked harder than its opponent, keeping Brazil's chances to a minimum and relying on an impressive goalkeeping performance from Renny Vega.
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