Castillo upstages Brazil as drama continues

By Brian Homewood

PUERTO LA CRUZ, Venezuela (Reuters) - Brazil were undone by a slice of magical talent on Wednesday as they fell 2-0 to Mexico in their first competitive match under coach Dunga.

Nery Castillo set Mexico on their way with a goal any Brazilian player would have been proud of before Ramon Morales curled in a 30-metre free kick.

Chile twice came from behind and then scored a late winner to beat Ecuador 3-2 as drama dominated day two of the tournament.

The competition had begun with Peru stunning Uruguay 3-0 and Bolivia twice coming from behind to hold hosts Venezuela 2-2 on Tuesday.

But Wednesday's Group B double bill in Puerto Ordaz was even more gripping as the action overshadowed the logistical problems at the tournament, where several venues are still not completely finished.

Mexico had arrived under the shadow of Sunday's 2-1 defeat by the United States in the CONCACAF Gold Cup final, without several key players and amid reports of rifts in the squad.

Defending champions Brazil, on the other hand, were raring to go and bury the memories of last year's lacklustre display at the World Cup.

They had played only friendlies since Dunga took over in August, losing once in nine outings.