Important wins for Chile and Venezuela in the Copa America

The Copa América Fútbol Playa 2022 continues at the Estádio Mundialista Los Pynandi and yesterday both Chile and Venezuela achieved their second wins in the group stage.

Group A

Diego San Martín continued in prolific goalscoring form, this time netting a hat-trick in Chile’s 6-2 win against Colombia. As for Ecuador, the Tricolor had to take it to penalties to beat Argentina after a three-goals draw in regular time, with all of Ecuador’s goals signed by Jorge Bailón.

Group B

A brace by José Semprun led the way for Venezuela to beat Peru 3-2, a result that sees them secure the 2^nd place in the group. In the other match of the group, Uruguay achieved a convincing 5-2 win against Bolivia in what was La Celeste’s first win in the tournament.

With the competition taking a break today, the action resumes tomorrow. Uruguay and Venezuela are the first ones to play, followed by Ecuador against Colombia, Bolivia against Brazil and finally Argentina against the hosts Paraguay.

Results (Matchday 3)

Group A

Chile 6-2 Colombia

Ecuador (4)3-3(3) Argentina

Group B

Venezuela 3-2 Peru

Uruguay 5-2 Bolivia

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