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Without Neymar, Brazil beats Venezuela 2-1 to reach last 8
Playing without suspended star Neymar, Brazil defeated Venezuela 2-1 Sunday in its final group game to reach the Copa America quarterfinals
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span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Playing without suspended star Neymar, Brazil defeated Venezuela 2-1 Sunday in its final group game to reach the Copa America quarterfinals.
Thiago Silva scored with a volley in the 9th minute off a perfect delivery from a corner by Robinho ' Neymar's replacement. Roberto Firmino added the second in the 52nd, chipping in a cross from Willian.
The loss in Group C eliminated Venezuela, which scored an 84th-minute goal from Miku.
The final match in qualifying set up the quarterfinal pairings with Chile vs. Uruguay on Wednesday, Bolivia vs. Peru on Thursday, Argentina vs. Colombia on Friday and Saturday's match pitting Brazil against Paraguay.
Barcelona's Neymar was banned for four games after a 1-0 loss to Colombia on Wednesday. Angry with the defeat, Neymar kicked a ball at a Colombia player, and also appeared to head-butt another player.(dmr)
