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		</div><p>Colombia got their Copa America campaign up and running with a 1-0 victory over Brazil in Group C last night.</p>
<p>Los Cafeteros suffered a shock defeat to Venezuela in their opening game of the tournament.</p>
<p>However, they picked up maximum points at Santiago’s Estadio Monumental David Arellano on Wednesday night, Jeison Murillo’s goal giving them their first victory over Brazil since 1991.</p>
<p>The world’s fourth-ranked team deserved their success against a lethargic Brazil side – who were also unconvincing in their opening match, when they needed a late goal to edge out Peru.</p>
<p>Brazil went into the Colombia match with an excellent record against their opponents, winning 18 of the previous 28 matches between the teams and losing just two.</p>
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<p>However, the Cafeteros controlled the rhythm for most of the first half and made the decisive breakthrough in the 36th minute, when defender Jeison Murillo got on the end of a loose ball and beat goalkeeper Jefferson.</p>
<p>Brazil squandered a great chance to level the scores in the 57th minute when poor communication between Inter Milan defender Murillo and his goalkeeper David Ospina gave Roberto Firmino the chance to level.</p>
<p>However, the Hoffenheim player, a reported target for Liverpool and Manchester United, shot over the unguarded goal.</p>
<p>Colombia held on to earn sweet revenge for their World Cup quarter-final defeat to Brazil last summer.</p>
<p>There was controversy after the final whistle, when Neymar and Colombia substitute Carlos Bacca were dismissed following an on-field spat – ruling both out of Sunday’s final round of group matches.</p>
<p>With Venezuela guaranteed a place in the quarter-finals if they defeat Peru on Thursday, both Brazil and Colombia will face a nervy finale as they seek to ensure progress into the last eight. Brazil face Venezuela, while Colombia take on Peru.</p>
<p>Brazil’s Barcelona left-back Dani Alves told the O’Globo television network afterwards: “We created the chances and had a really clear opportunity to equalise – but we did not have a good night.</p>
<p>“We knew that it was going to be hard, but that is the Copa America. In this tournament you have to fight to conquer your aims.</p>
<p>“We all play in great clubs so we are used to huge challenges. That is something that benefits us.”</p>
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