Copa América 1997 : Bolivia beats Venezuela 1-0
LA PAZ, Jun. 12, 1997 (AMP) — Bolivia 1997 : Bolivia defeated Venezuela by a score of 1-0 (halftime: 0-0), in a Copa América group stage game on Thursday.
The result put the Bolivians top of Group B with 3 points. In their next game, Bolivia will meet group leaders Peru on June 15, while Venezuela will face Uruguay.
Fixtures and Results : Group B
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Overview
Bolivia at the Copa América
- 1 title (1963)
- 19 participations in the qualifications (first in 1926)
- Statistics: Champions (1963) Fourth Place (1927, 1949)
Venezuela at the Copa América
- 10 participations in the qualifications (first in 1967)
Bolivia
1:0
Venezuela
1:0 (0:0)
- 12 June 1997
- La Paz
Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
| Bolivia | 3 |
 Peru | 3 |
 Uruguay | 0 |
| Venezuela | 0 |
Matches
Copa América History
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