Bolivia came from behind twice to gatecrash Venezuela’s opening celebrations at the Copa America as the hosts were held to an thrilling 2-2 draw in their opening Group A encounter.

Giancarlo Maldonado gave the hosts the perfect start after 20 minutes but Bolivia equalised through Jaime Moreno deflected effort 19 minutes later. The impressive Ricardo Paez then put Venezuela in front again with a classy finish before being pegged back again by Juan Carlos Arce who was on hand to sweep home Gonzalo Galindo’s pass.