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Uruguay 0-1 Venezuela: Rondon seals upset win in Copa America

Uruguay are all but out of the Copa America Centenario after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Venezuela.

Venezuela edged closer to the Copa America Centenario quarterfinals courtesy of a hard-fought 1-0 win over Uruguay on Thursday.

A first-half goal from Salomon Rondon was enough for the Venezuelans, all but confirming Uruguay's elimination in the group stages.

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The result moves Venezuela to first in Group C on six points, while Uruguay sits last without a point from their first two games.