It146;s a drab Friday at Copa

Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira had openly protested last month at the timing of the Copa and showed his displeasure by resting big names such as Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Roberto Carlos, Kaka and Cafu. Parreira is unhappy because the tournament falls in the middle of South American World Cup qualifying competition and during the off season for his European-based players.

Brazil8217;s improvised side struggled to find any cohesion in a niggly match and left it until the 90th minute when Luis Fabiano, who also scored in last month8217;s 1-1 draw in Santiago, popped up to head in his fourth goal in five internationals.

Chile missed a twice-taken first-half penalty, striker Sebastian Gonzalez confidently blasting home the first effort but then firing his second attempt towards the Andes when the referee ordered a retake after his team mates encroached.

Paraguay, fielding the under-23 team they will take to Athens for next month8217;s Olympics, also left it late, an 85th minute penalty from halftime substitute Julio dos Santos giving them the points.