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Paraguay's Berizzo: Qatar and Japan shouldn't be in Copa America

Eduardo Berizzo believes the Copa America should be exclusive to nations from the Americas after guests Qatar secured a draw against Paraguay on Sunday.

Asian Cup champions Qatar – invited to participate in this year's tournament along with Japan – overturned a two-goal deficit to earn a shock 2-2 draw against Berizzo's Paraguay in their Copa opener.

Paraguay initially took the lead on a fourth-minute Oscar Cardozo finish from the penalty spot before Derlis Gonzalez doubled that advantage in the 56th minute.

The wheels fell off from there, though, with a 68th-minute Almoez Ali goal and an own goal nine minutes later from Juan Rodrigo Rojas sealing a split of the points.