For Uruguay, defender Maxi Pereira won a record 113th cap, surpassing former striker Diego Forlan, at his fourth tournament. For Venezuela, looking for their maiden title, it was a first win in nine Copa America meetings with Uruguay while Rondon became the first "Vinotinto" (red wine) player to score at three tournaments. Venezuela now have six points in Group CA goal by Salomon Rondon gave Venezuela an upset 1-0 win over Uruguay in Philadelphia on Thursday that put them on the verge of the Copa America Centenario quarter-finals with the record 15-times champions facing elimination. But Rondon's goal turned the tide and Muslera had to save sharply from Guerra in the 43rd minute. Edinson Cavani came close to equalising in the dying minutes but was wide with one chance and had another saved by Dani Hernandez.

Source: dna June 10, 2016 04:41 UTC