Two teams chasing the 2015 Copa America will do battle today in a match between Peru and Venezuela. The South American clash scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET will be held at the Estadio Elias Figueroa Brander in Valparaiso and can be live streamed here. Additional TV coverage can be found on beIN Sports.
What They're Saying
Peru winger Yordy Reyna (via All Sports): "We will see what happens with Jefferson Farfan. All are available to [coach] Ricardo Gareca to start. I try to work well, but there is also Claudio Pizarro and others who are available. I work to give my best. If Jefferson Farfan does not play, I am available like everyone else. You know me. I can bring speed and play well, but we will let him recover. He is a great player. Against Brazil he played well despite the fact he wasn't well."
Venezuela head coach Noel Sanvicente (via All Sports): "Peru need to win to get back into the Copa and we must win to take the pressure off when we face Brazil in our final match. They are not going to respect us as much as they did Dunga's team, and they can play well as they have very experienced players."
Tactical Preview
Player to Watch: Salomon Rondon was an integral part of Venezuela's improbable victory over Colombia in the team's tournament opener. In 26 appearances with Zenit St. Petersburg last season, the 25-year-old finished with 13 goals and two assists.
Peru's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Penny; Vargas, Ascues, Zambrano, Advíncula; Ballón, Lobatón; Cueva, Farfan, Sanchez; Guerrero
Venezuela's Projected Lineup (4-2-3-1): Baroja; Amorebieta, Túnez, Vizcarrondo, Rosales; Seijas, Rincón; Guerra, Arango, Vargas; Rondon
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