Venezuela vs Ecuador preview

Posted on July 09th, 2011 in Copa America

Venezuela vs Ecuador

Copa America- Group B

After denying defending champions Brazil in their group opener, Venezuela will be quietly confident of taking a steo closer to the quarterfinals when they meet Ecuador in their second game. Bet on Venezuela vs Ecuador with our recommended bookmakers after reading our preview ata Sportsbookie.com.

Venezuela’ tactical approach to the first game against Brazil paid off as they were able to keep the defending champions at bay. Brazil’s front three of Neymar, Robinho and Alexandre Pato were kept quiet. Venezuela’s midfield duo of Rincon and Franklin Lucena were in particular impressive as Brazil managed to pick up a point from which they were comfortably expected to take three.

The Vinotinto are expected to persist with their defensive mindset but their tactics will be heavily influenced by the outcome of the Brazil Paraguay match that takes place earlier in Cordoba. At present, going into this fixture, both Venezuela and Ecuador are on a point apiece.

Venezuela form- last five games- most recent first- Venezuela scorers in brackets

Brazil 0-0 Paraguay
Venezuela 0-3 Spain
Guatemala 0-2 Venezuela ( Fedor, Perozo)
Mexico 1-1 Venezuela ( Vizcarrondo)
Jamaica 1-2 Venezuela ( Fedor, Moreno)

Ecuador form- last five games- most recent first-Ecuador scorers in brackets

Paraguay 0-0 Ecuador
Ecuador 1-1 Greece ( Erazo)
Canada 2-2 Ecuador ( Benitez, Arroyo)
Mexico 1-1 Ecuador ( Arroyo)
Argentina 2-2 Ecuador ( Quintonez, Castillo)

Ecuador drew 0-0 with Paraguay in their group opener. However Manchester United winger Luis Antonio Valencia picked up an ankle injury in the game and is unlikely to play any part in the fixture against the Venezuelans.

Verdict:- Important game for both teams as it could have a huge bearing on their quarterfinal chances. Both teams will be looking at this fixture as a must win outing.

Venezuela 2-2 Ecuador ( Fedor, Arango/ Caicedo, Castillo)

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