Two teams chasing the 2015 Copa America will do battle today in a match between Chile and Peru. The South American clash scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET will be held at the Estadio Nacional in Santiago and can be live streamed here. Additional TV coverage can be found on beIN Sports.
What They're Saying
Chile head coach Jorge Sampaoli (via beIN Sports): "With respect to being 'favorites', I don't agree. We will face a team that is confident and which has a stronger attacking game than Uruguay. The opponents which we have to face are playing well and are doing well against strong teams. They have four key players [Christian Cueva, Jefferson Farfan, Paolo Guerrero and Claudio Pizarro] in the final third, similar to Ecuador, two feisty midfielders in [Josepmir] Ballon and [Carlos] Lobaton and quick wingers."
Peru head coach Ricardo Gareca (via Goal): "Chile have a lot of pressure—a heavy burden to win due to being hosts—and we will try to take advantage. They have players capable of replacing [Gonzalo] Jara, it will not change much. I do not see the match as complex. It will be 11 against 11. We can give a good show."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: With Jara serving a three-match ban for his actions against Edinson Cavani in the quarterfinals, Chile turn to Miiko Albornoz in defense. In 28 appearances with Hannover 96 last season, the 24-year-old averaged 1.8 tackles and 1.2 interceptions.
Chile's Projected Lineup (3-4-2-1): Bravo; Mena, Medel, Albornoz; Isla, Vidal, Aranguiz, Diaz; Valdivia; Vargas, Sanchez
Peru's Projected Lineup (4-2-2-2): Gallese; Vargas, Ascues, Zambrano, Advíncula; Ballon, Lobaton; Sanchez, Cueva; Guerrero, Pizarro
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