Venezuela secure semifinal spot

Venezuela have defeated Chile to reach the semifinals of the Copa America for the first time in their history.

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San Juan - Venezuela beat Chile 2-1 on Sunday to reach the semifinals of the Copa America for the first time in their history.

Left-back Gabriel Cichero scored their winning goal nine minutes from time, stabbing the ball home from close range after Chile goalkeeper Claudio Bravo had parried a free kick.

Centre-back Oswaldo Vizcarrondo had given the Venezuelans the lead with a header from a set piece in the 35th minute before Humberto Suazo equalised for Chile in the 70th minute.

Both teams ended the match with 10 men, Chile's Gary Medel and Venezuela's Tomas Rincon sent off in the closing minutes.

Venezuela will face Paraguay in Mendoza on Wednesday for a place in the final. Their best previous finish at a Copa America was fifth in 1967. - Reuters

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