"Chuchu Ramirez scored the only goal as Venezuela edged out Australia 1-0 in an international friendly in Houston. Tony Popovic handed out four debuts for Australia. One of them, Patrick Beach made a smart save to deny Ramirez in the 17th minute, after Jose Contreras had thwarted Mo Toure from a tight angle early on. However, Beach was helpless seven minutes before the break, as Ramirez tucked away Ender Echenique's low ball across the face of goal."
"Australia, who lost Jason Geria to injury before half-time, sought a response in the second half. Kai Trewin headed wide, while substitute Riley McGree was denied in the 70th minute. Lewis Miller made an important last-ditch intervention at the other end, before Toure was kept out twice as Venezuela held on for victory. Ramirez was the hero, scoring from one of his four shots on target. That is the joint-most by any player in a match against Australia since the start of 2015."
Chuchu Ramirez scored the decisive goal in the 38th minute as Venezuela defeated Australia 1-0 at Shell Energy Stadium in Houston. Tony Popovic handed four players international debuts for Australia, including Patrick Beach who made an early save before being beaten by Ramirez. Jason Geria left with an injury before half-time. Australia created second-half chances through Kai Trewin and Riley McGree, and Lewis Miller produced a late intervention, but Venezuela held on. The loss ended a 12-match unbeaten run for Australia and highlighted their continued difficulty winning on neutral ground when trailing at half-time. Ramirez scored from one of four shots on target, a joint-most tally against Australia since 2015.
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