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Brazil open Copa America with 3-0 win over Venezuela

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June 13, 2021 Brazil's Neymar celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS

Brazil opened the 2021 Copa America with a 3-0 win over a depleted Venezuela on Sunday, dominating their inexperienced opponents from start to finish in a one-sided match.

Defender Marquinhos scored the opening goal midway through the first half when he was fortunate to see his backheel squirm through a defender's legs and into the net.

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