266
(ANSA) – BRAZIL, JUN 13 – Brazil overwhelmed a Venezuela decimated by Covid-19 with a 3-0 at the opening of the 2021 América Cup, tonight in Brasilia. Protagonist Neymar, author of a goal from a penalty in the 64th minute and sender of an assist to Gabigol one minute from the end. The first to score for the title holder and host of the tournament was Marquinhos, on 23 minutes. Venezuela was penalized by the absence of eight coronavirus positive players in an empty stadium due to anti Covid-19 restrictions. (HANDLE).