Brazil hopes to avoid stumbling in opener
Posted Sunday, July 03, 2011 by YAHOO Sport
LA PLATA, Argentina (AP)—Brazil prepares for its opener in the Copa America on Sunday, facing Venezuela and hoping to avoid the unimpressive start of the host nation and co-favorite Argentina.
Argentina could only scramble a 1-1 draw on Friday against Bolivia in the curtain-raiser of the 3 1/2 week South American championship.
Bolivia and Venezuela are traditionally the two weakest teams in the South American confederation and, like Argentina, Brazil has a side brimming with stars who are expected to overwhelm the opposition.
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