FACTBOX-Soccer-Venezuela Copa America facts and figures

Fri Jun 22, 2007 2:04pm BST
 
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June 22 (Reuters) - Factbox on Venezuela ahead of the Copa America:

PAST RECORD

* Venezuela took part in the Copa America for the first time in 1967. Their 3-0 win over Bolivia that year was their only win to date in the competition's history.

* Venezuela lost all their games in 1975, 1987, 1991, 1995, 1997, 1999 and 2001. They drew one match in 1979, 1983, 1989 and 2004.

* Their worst result was an 11-0 defeat against Argentina in 1975.

RECENT FORM

* Venezuela's last competitive game was a 3-0 defeat to Brazil in a World Cup qualifier in October, 2005.

* Since last August, Venezuela have played 12 games with six wins, four draws and two defeats. Their best result was a 1-0 win away to Austria - their first-ever in Europe.

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