The last time Venezuela won a match in Copa America, my parents weren't yet married. On January 28, 1967, they beat Bolivia 3-0. That was the only match that they got points from in that tournament.
A few minutes ago the drought ended with the 2-0 win over Peru. Add the point from the (2-2) draw with Bolivia from earlier in the week and they have a good chance of making the knockout round.
The second goal in the game came just after a mildly harsh yellow card against the hosts which saw a man sent off. So to score and then hold with ten men for the last quarter hour or so was wonderful for the fans.
It seemed appropriate that the rain was sheeting down on the game for truly the drought was over.
Posted to Games and Sport at June 30, 2007 7:28 PM