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2021 Copa America: Brazil thrash Venezuela 3-0 in inaugural match

The 2021 Copa America has got underway in Brazil, and in the tournament's opening match in Group B, the host nation cruised past Venezuela 3-0, thanks to a superb display by Neymar.

Paris St-Germain defender, Marquinhos, bundled-in a 23rd-minute opener for the Defending Champions, after Venezuela failed to clear a corner by Neymar.

Right after the hour-mark, Danilo was brought down in the area, and Neymar doubled the lead from the spot with his 67th international goal, which moved him closer to Pele's national record of 77 goals.

The tireless PSG forward, then rounded the Venezuela keeper in the last minute, before supplying Gabriel Barbosa, who Chested the ball home for the 3-0 final score. Brazil will next meet Peru on Thursday, while Venezuela take on Colombia.


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