Match report
Venezuela Defeats Bolivia 2-0 in World Cup Qualification South America
Venezuela
2–0
FT
Bolivia
Jun 6, 2025
Venezuela stunned Bolivia with a 2-0 victory in their World Cup Qualification South America match. The game was sealed early with an own goal by H. Cuellar in the 5th minute, followed by S. Rondon's goal at the half-hour mark. Venezuela's solid defense and strategic substitutions ensured they maintained their lead until the final whistle.
Key Facts
- • Venezuela defeated Bolivia 2-0 in World Cup Qualification South America.
- • H. Cuellar scored an own goal for Venezuela in the 5th minute.
- • S. Rondon scored the second goal for Venezuela in the 30th minute.
- • Bolivia made several substitutions but couldn't find a way to level the match.
- • Bolivia received two yellow cards, both for argument.
Lineups
Venezuela
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 22 R. Romo (G)
- 4 J. Aramburu (D)
- 2 N. Ferraresi (D)
- 3 W. Angel (D)
- 15 M. Navarro (D)
- 20 E. Bello (M)
- 16 T. Segovia (M)
- 13 J. Martinez (M)
- 7 J. Savarino (M)
- 17 J. Martinez (F)
- 23 S. Rondon (F)
Substitutes
- 1 W. Farinez
- 12 A. Baroja
- 5 C. Makoun
- 6 L. Flores
- 8 T. Rincon
- 9 J. Cadiz
- 10 Y. Soteldo
- 11 Jan Hurtado
- 14 Jhon Chancellor
- 18 C. Casseres
- 19 Juanpi
- 21 D. Martinez
Bolivia
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 23 G. Viscarra (G)
- 3 D. Medina (D)
- 4 L. Haquin (D)
- 5 E. Morales (D)
- 17 R. Fernandez (D)
- 16 E. Vaca Moreno (M)
- 6 H. Cuellar (M)
- 13 M. Paniagua (M)
- 15 G. Villamil (M)
- 18 L. L. Chavez Cruz (M)
- 7 Miguelito (F)
Substitutes
- 1 C. Lampe
- 12 L. Banegas
- 2 D. Arroyo
- 20 Y. Rocha
- 21 J. Sagredo
- 22 L. Zabala
- 8 M. Villarroel
- 14 Robson Matheus
- 9 E. Monteiro
- 10 G. Sotomayor
- 11 C. Algaranaz
- 19 J. Velasquez
Timeline
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5' Venezuela Goal · Own GoalH. Cuellar -
30' Venezuela Goal · Normal GoalS. Rondon -
46' Bolivia subst · Substitution 1Off: H. Cuellar · On: M. Villarroel -
62' Venezuela subst · Substitution 1Off: Josef Martínez · On: Y. Soteldo -
68' Bolivia subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Medina · On: D. Arroyo -
68' Bolivia subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Vaca Moreno · On: Robson Matheus -
68' Bolivia subst · Substitution 4Off: M. Paniagua · On: C. Algarañaz -
69' Bolivia Card · Yellow CardMiguelitoArgument
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76' Venezuela subst · Substitution 2Off: T. Segovia · On: L. Flores -
76' Venezuela subst · Substitution 3Off: J. Savarino · On: Cristian Cásseres Jr. -
76' Bolivia subst · Substitution 5Off: L. L. Chavez Cruz · On: J. Velasquez -
87' Venezuela subst · Substitution 4Off: José Martínez · On: T. Rincón -
87' Venezuela subst · Substitution 5Off: E. Bello · On: J. Hurtado -
90' Bolivia Card · Yellow CardLuis HaquínArgument
Match Stats
| Stat | Venezuela | Bolivia |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 12 | 18 |
| Pass Accuracy | 81% | 85% |
| Offsides | 3 | 1 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 10 | 9 |
| Corners | 5 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 291 | 421 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 2 |
| Blocked Shots | 0 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 2 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 5 | 5 |
| Possession | 41% | 59% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 236 | 358 |
| Shots Inside Box | 8 | 4 |
| Saves | 2 | 4 |
| Shots Outside Box | 2 | 5 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ The early own goal by H. Cuellar in the 5th minute put Venezuela in a commanding position from the start.
- ▸ S. Rondon's goal in the 30th minute solidified Venezuela's lead and dampened Bolivia's spirits.