Match report

Venezuela Defeats Bolivia 2-0 in World Cup Qualification South America

Venezuela
Venezuela
2–0
FT
Bolivia
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

  1. Venezuela
    5' Venezuela Goal · Own Goal
    H. Cuellar
  2. Venezuela
    30' Venezuela Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Rondon
  3. Bolivia
    46' Bolivia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: H. Cuellar · On: M. Villarroel
  4. Venezuela
    62' Venezuela subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Josef Martínez · On: Y. Soteldo
  5. Bolivia
    68' Bolivia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Medina · On: D. Arroyo
  6. Bolivia
    68' Bolivia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: E. Vaca Moreno · On: Robson Matheus
  7. Bolivia
    68' Bolivia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Paniagua · On: C. Algarañaz
  8. Bolivia
    69' Bolivia Card · Yellow Card
    Miguelito

    Argument

  9. Venezuela
    76' Venezuela subst · Substitution 2
    Off: T. Segovia · On: L. Flores
  10. Venezuela
    76' Venezuela subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Savarino · On: Cristian Cásseres Jr.
  11. Bolivia
    76' Bolivia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. L. Chavez Cruz · On: J. Velasquez
  12. Venezuela
    87' Venezuela subst · Substitution 4
    Off: José Martínez · On: T. Rincón
  13. Venezuela
    87' Venezuela subst · Substitution 5
    Off: E. Bello · On: J. Hurtado
  14. Bolivia
    90' Bolivia Card · Yellow Card
    Luis Haquín

    Argument

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.