Goalkeeper Marcelo Elizaga made several fine saves to secure a 0-0 draw with Paraguay in their Copa America Group B match on Sunday.

Brazil 0 Venezuela 0 - Copa America Group B result .

Brazil was held to a 0-0 draw by Venezuela in the Copa America on Sunday, making a similar lacklucker start as host nation and co-favorite Argentina two days earlier. Venezuela, usually regarded as the weakest team in the South American confederation, packed the midfield in the Group B match to snuff out Brazil.

Midfielder anticipates intense atmosphere when Mano Menezes' men take to the pitch on Sunday, and admits that players are under pressure to meet fan expectations

A wonderful volley from the 23-year-old averted disaster and secured a 1-1 draw against Bolivia but the attacking trident's poor showing is a worry for the host nation.

Everyone is talking about the big two, but the continental giants should be very wary of the quartet of countries eager to make an impression in this summer's tournament.

The veteran center back was effusive in his praise for the starlet, who is a target for Real Madrid, and also commented on the improvement in his country's backline

Brazil prepares for its opener in the Copa America on Sunday, facing Venezuela and hoping to avoid the unimpressive start of the host nation and co-favorite Argentina. Argentina could only scramble a 1-1 draw on Friday against Bolivia in the curtain-raiser of the 3 1/2 week South American championship.

The Manchester City star knows his side needs to improve and has acknowledged that the next two group games will be difficult for his team