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Venezuela scores miracle header in 90+2′ to tie it up, 2-2, against Ecuador

Ronald Hernández placed a header perfectly off a long pass in the 90+2′ minute for Venezuela to tie their Copa America 2021 group stage match against Ecuador.

Ecuador takes 2-1 lead over Venezuela thanks to Gonzala Plata’s goal

Watch Gonzala Plata’s goal in the 71st minute that gives Ecuador a 2-1 lead over Venezuela in their Copa America 2021 group stage match.

Edson Castillo knots it up for Venezuela, 1-1, against Ecuador

Watch Edson Castillo’s goal that knotted Venezuela’s game with Ecuador up at 1-1 in the 2021 Copa America group stage.

Ayrton Preciado gives Ecuador a 1-0 lead over Venezuela

Watch Ayrton Preciado’s goal late in the first half that gave Ecuador a 1-0 lead over Venezuela in their Copa America 2021 group stage match.

Marvin Loría’s late first-half goal hands Timbers a 2-1 win over Sporting Kansas City

All three combined goals between the Portland Timbers and Sporting Kansas City were scored in the first half, with Marvin Loría’s in added time making the difference in Portland’s 2-1 win.

Austin FC, San Jose Earthquakes play to 0-0 draw

Austin FC and the San Jose Earthquakes played to a 0-0 draw on Saturday evening. JT Marcinkowski of San Jose registered six saves while Brad Stuver of Austin registered nine saves.

Raúl Ruidíaz’s early second-half goal secures Seattle Sounders’ 2-1 win over L.A. Galaxy

The Seattle Sounders and L.A. Galaxy were tied going into the break, but just four minutes into the second half, Raúl Ruidíaz put his squad up for good. His 49th-minute goal was the difference in Seattle’s 2-1 win.

Tommy McNamara’s strike in the 88th minute gives Revolution 3-2 edge over NYCFC

The New England Revolution defeated NYCFC, 3-2. Tommy McNamara gave the Revolution the lead in the 88th minute to defeat NYCFC.

Colorado Rapids blank FC Cincinnati, 2-0, behind goals from Rubio, Lewis

Diego Rubio put the Colorado Rapids up on FC Cincinnati in the 21st minute and Jonathan Lewis put the game on ice with a 72nd-minute goal of his own in a 2-0 win.

Gyasi Zardes scores twice in Columbus Crew’s sound 2-0 win over Chicago Fire

Columbus Crew star Gyasi Zardes provided all the firepower his team needed on Saturday evening, scoring two goals in a 2-0 defeat of the Chicago Fire.

Júnior Urso’s late strike wins it for Orlando City SC, 3-2 over Toronto FC

Orlando City got early fireworks as they found the back of the net twice in the game’s first eight minutes. The offense stalled as they allowed Toronto FC to knot things up, 2-2, but still managed to escape with a 3-2 win thanks to Júnior Urso’s 84th-minute goal.

Damir Kreilach nets two goals, Real Salt Lake beat Vancouver, 3-1

Damir Kreilach scored twice to help Real Salt Lake beat the Vancouver Whitecaps, 3-1.

Fabio, Kyle Duncan score to lead Red Bulls to 2-0 win over Nashville SC

Fabio and Kyle Duncan both scored as the New York Red Bulls defeated Nashville SC, 2-0.

Guido Rodriguez’s early goal proves to be enough in Argentina’s 1-0 win over Uruguay

Guido Rodriguez’s goal in the 13th minute was the difference as Argentina hung on to beat Uruguay, 1-0, in Copa America group play. Lionel Messi had an opportunity to score late in the second half on a free kick, but it was blocked.

Guido Rodriguez scores on a header to put Argentina ahead of Uruguay, 1-0

Guido Rodriguez capitalizes on a beautiful cross and puts in a header to give Argentina a 1-0 lead over Uruguay in the 13th minute of Copa America group play.

Chile earn narrow 1-0 win over Bolivia thanks to Ben Brererton’s goal

England-born Ben Brererton scored an early first-half goal as Chile was able to hang out for a 1-0 win over Bolivia in their Copa America 2021 group stage match.

Ben Brereton gives Chile an early 1-0 lead over Bolivia

Ben Brereton found the back of the net in the 10th minute to put Chile ahead of Bolivia, 1-0, in Copa America group play.

Neymar nets second goal of Copa America in Brazil's dominant 4-0 win over Peru

Neymar scored his second goal of Copa America as Brazil beat Peru, 4-0, in its second game of group play. Alex Sandro, Everton Rebeiro, and Richarlison also scored for Brazil.

Neymar records second goal of Copa América tournament, extends Brazil’s lead over Peru, 2-0

Brazil extended their lead over Peru in the Group Stage of the 2021 Copa América to 2-0. Neymar registered his second goal of the tournament.

Alexi Lalas, Maurice Edu react to Colombia’s nil-nil draw with Venezuela

Alexi Lalas and Maurice Edu offer insight following Colombia’s surprising nil-nil draw with Venezuela in the Group Stage of the 2021 Copa América.

Alex Sandro’s early strike gives Brazil 1-0 lead over Peru

Brazil took an early 1-0 lead over Peru in the Group Stage of the 2021 Copa América tournament. Alex Sandro scored in the 12th minute to give Brazil the lead.

Where does Neymar Rank on Brazil’s all-time great list?

Ahead of Brazil’s matchup with Peru, Alexi Lalas, Stu Holden and Maurice Edu discuss where Neymar ranks on his country’s all-time great list.

Wuilker Faríñez shuts down the Colombia offense, earns a nil-nil draw for Venezuela

Wuilker Faríñez saved all nine shots on goal from Colombia and preserved a 0-0 tie for Venezuela in Copa America group play. Venezuela had just three shots the entire game, but it did not matter as Faríñez shut the door.

Stu Holden on Colombia’s loss to Venezuela, ‘Faríñez came up big, but Colombia should be disappointed’

Venezuela holds heavy-favorite Colombia to nil-nil draw in the Group Stage of the 2021 Copa América tournament. Colombia outshot Venezuela 23-2 in a surprising result. Venezuelan goale Wuilker Faríñez was the man of the match.

Colombia blanked on 12 shots in first half by Venezuela

first-half shots and was blanked on all of them. Venezuelan goale Wuilker Faríñez stopped five shots on goal. The two sides left the pitch after the first half tied at nil-nil.

Lionel Messi and Neymar Shine in Copa America | State of the Union

Alexi and Mosse recap the first round of Copa America games, Messi and Neymar’s performances, the gap between Brazil and Argentina, Tite, VAR in CONMEBOL, Eduardo Vargas international play over the club, and Colombia’s hope.

Lionel Messi one ups Neymar at Copa América with amazing free kick — Alexi Lalas

Alexi Lalas talks about how Lionel Messi and Neymar are shining bright through one game at Copa América, each with a dazzling goal in their first contest.

Paraguay scores two goals in three minutes, take 2-1 lead over Bolivia

Playing up a man after Bolivia was issued a red card in the first half, Paraguay turned a 1-0 deficit into a 2-1 lead in a matter of three minutes thanks to goals from Alejandro Romero and Ángel Romero.

Erwin Saavedra buries penalty shot to put Bolivia up 1-0 on Paraguay

After a handball in the box triggered a penalty, Erwin Saavedra found the back of the net for Bolivia in the 10th minute, giving them a 1-0 advantage over Paraguay in their first game at the Copa América.

Messi scores gorgeous goal as Argentina and Chile play to 1-1 draw in Copa América opener

Lionel Messi scored a gorgeous free-kick goal and Eduardo Vargas scored following a penalty as Argentina and Chile played to a 1-1 draw in their opening game of the 2021 Copa América.