SAN JUAN, Argentina — Venezuela reached the Copa America semifinals for the first time as Oswaldo Vizcarrondo and Gabriel Cichero scored either side of halftime to beat Chile 2-1 on Sunday.
Humberto Suazo equalized briefly for Chile in the second half.
Venezuela, better known for its baseball, is unbeaten in four games at the Copa America and has been the surprise team in a surprising tournament.
Venezuela will face Paraguay on Wednesday, while Peru plays Uruguay in Tuesday's other semifinal.
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Tournament favorites Brazil and Argentina were knocked out in the quarterfinals. Paraguay defeated defending champion Brazil on penalties Sunday, and Argentina lost to Uruguay on Saturday, also in a shootout.