Paraguay shoots Brazil out of Copa.

Paraguay advanced to the Copa America semifinals on Sunday by beating defending champion Brazil 2-0 in a penalty shootout after the score was level at 0-0 following extra time.A great performance by Paraguay goalkeeper Justo Villar  ensured Brazil failed to capitalize on its scoring opportunities despite dominating from the start.It is the first time since 1989 that Paraguay has reached the final four in the South American competition.''After the way we played today, I've never seen a more unfair result in my entire career,'' Brazil midfielder Ramires said.Paraguay will face either Chile or Venezuela, which will play later Sunday. Uruguay and Peru, which eliminated Colombia on Saturday, will meet in the other semifinal.

Copa America: Venezuela go top of group B

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.

Brazil draws with Venezuela in Copa America

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.