Two teams chasing the 2015 Copa America will do battle today in a match between Brazil and Colombia. The South American clash scheduled for 8 p.m. ET will be held at the Estadio Monumental in Santiago and can be live streamed here. Additional TV coverage can be found on beIN Sports.
What They're Saying
Brazil head coach Dunga (via Goal): "We have to play better in a technical aspect. We missed a lot of passes against Peru, which is normal for the first game as you are eager to get the win. Let's hone this, and let's hope it's a calmer match, with fewer fouls. I don't think they will make that many changes to their team over one match. There's pressure, yes, because if they don't win, then everybody around football will think that everything's wrong with them. At this Copa America, matches will keep getting tougher. Colombia will come out more determined and focused after their debut result. It will be a complicated match, like every other in this competition."
Colombia head coach Jose Pekerman (via Goal): "We regret the defeat, but congratulate Venezuela for being a great opponent. This is a typical opening match in the Copa America, where it always takes a little time to find the rhythm. We will not change our system of play. All rivals are important."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Radamel Falcao has all but sealed his transfer to Chelsea for next season. Struggling to find form, the 29-year-old finished his 26 appearances with Manchester United with four goals and four assists.
Brazil's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Jefferson; Luis, Luiz, Miranda, Alves; Elias, Fernandinho; Willian, Neymar, Costa; Firmino
Colombia's Projected Lineup (4-2-2-2): Ospina; Andrade, Murillo, Zapata, Zuñiga; Cardona, Sanchez, Rodriguez, Cuadrado; Martinez, Falcao
Note: Credit all statistics to officially licensed data from Opta Sports (lineups and statistics via WhoScored).
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