Perea's late goal gave Colombia a quarter-final berth

Defending champions Colombia became the first team to qualify for the Copa America quarter-finals, but had to rely on a late winner from substitute Edixon Perea.

Parea headed home in the 89th minute of a match which had until then been short on chances.

Colombia's best chance of a tepid first half came in the 37th minute, but Bolivia keeper Luis Fernandez easily handled a free-kick by Abel Aguilar.

Five minutes later, Bolivia's Ronaldo Arana might have done better with a shooting chance just inside the box, but his strike rolled into Juan Carlos Henao's arms.

Colombia had two early chances soon after the interval, when a shot by Oscar Diaz hit Fernandez in the chest before bouncing away and Tressor Moreno beat several Bolivian defenders but shot over the crossbar.

But as a draw looked likely, Parea popped up to ensure his side's final group game against Peru is meaningless.

Peru 3-1 Venezuela

Nolberto Solano scored a goal and set up another as hosts Peru comfortably beat Venezuela 3-1 and moved closer to securing a quarter-final berth.

GROUP A 1. Colombia 6pts 2. Peru 4pts 3. Bolivia 1pt 4. Venezuela 0pts Remaining fixtures: 11 July: Paraguay v Chile 12 July: Venezuela v Bolovia 12 July: Peru v Colombia

Solano netted in the 62nd minute and 10 minutes later directed a free-kick at Santiago Acasiete, who scored with a header.

In between those two goals, Venezuela saw Miguel Mea sent off for a foul on Roberto Palacios.

Jefferson Farfan had put Peru ahead in the first half after spotting keeper Gilberto Angelucci off his line.

Massimo Margiotta slotted home a consolation for Venezuela in the 74th minute, but they remain rooted to the bottom of Group A after two defeats.

Peru, who had captain Claudio Pizarro sent off for a second bookable offence in the 86th minute, are second and face Colombia in their final group game on Monday.