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Mexico, Bolivia begin Copa America campaigns with goalless draw

Mexico and Bolivia battled to a drab goalless draw in their Group A opener at the Copa America.

The result was disappointing for Mexico, which is playing what amounts to its B team but was still a favorite to beat Bolivia, which has not won a match in this tournament since 1997.

Mexico's best players like Carlos Vela and Javier Hernandez are being held out for next month's Gold Cup in the United States.

Bolivia had clear scoring chances, particularly in the first half, while Mexico's best opportunity came early in the second half when substitute Raul Jimenez headed just wide.

Mexico defender Rafael Marquez, playing his fifth Copa America, went off early in the second half with an apparent injury.

Mexico are next in action Monday, June 15 against Chile, while Bolivia will take on Ecuador that same day.

Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.

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