Cesar Eduardo Gonzalez scored in the second half to help Venezuela defeat Ecuador 1-0 in the Copa America on Saturday, reaching first place in the tough Group B.Gonzalez struck a sweet effort on 62 minutes to send the 'Vinotinto', fortified by an earlier draw with holders Brazil, to the brink of the quarter-finals.Venezuela did reach the last eight four years ago, but that was on home territory and if they can make it this time that will be a first.Venezuela has four points and is in good position to advance to the second round. Brazil and Paraguay, which drew 2-2 earlier Saturday, have two points each, while Ecuador remains with one point ahead of the final round of group play.
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