The Copa America is about to come to an end with the final between Brazil and Peru is to be played on Sunday, whereas Argentina and Chile will square off for the consolation 3rd place spot.
Chile faced a shock defeat against Peru in their Semi-final encounter. What made it worse for the defending champions was the manner of the defeat as they lost convincingly to Peru when they were expected to beat them convincingly bringing about an end to their legacy as two time champions. The match against Argentina is nothing but a chance at salvaging some of their lost pride but Argentina surely wont be easy opponents.
Argentina, on the other hand lost convincingly as well to their arch rivals Brazil in what can be termed as a one-sided encounter in the end with Brazil winning 2-0. The third place playoff match win can make Messi and co feel a little better.
Here is a look at the game
This match is to be played at the Corinthians Arena
The clash will take place at July 7, 2019, 00:30 AM, IST and can be streamed live on Sony Liv.
Argentina – W L D W W L
Chile –W W W L W L
In the last 6 games Argentina have had the upper hand over Chile
Matches :6
Argentina – 4
Chile -2
Draws – 0
Argentina
Chile
Argentina
Armani (GK), Foyth, Otamendi, Pezzella, Tagliafico, Acuna, Paredes, Di Maria/Paul, Messi, Dybala/Martinez, Aguero
Chile:
Gabriel Arias (GK), Isla, Gary Medel, Guillermo Maripan, Beausejour, Charles Aranguiz, Erick Pulgar, Arturo Vidal, Jose Pedro Fuenzalida, Eduardo Vargas, Alexis Sanchez
Lionel Messi
One of the best players that the world has ever seen, Messi has seen yet another unfulfilled Copa America campaign with Argentina. In this match, he would be determined to put on a show for his fans and followers. In this tournament he has got just 1 goal but his stats for his club Barcelona are other worldly as stated below.
Goals -52 Assists 17
Sergio Aguero
Aguero over the years has got himself the reputation of being one of the best finishers in the world. He hasn’t quite delivered in this tournament but the world knows how dangerous the Manchester City man really is. His club stats (listed below) state how deadly he can be on his day.
Goals :30 Assists :8
X Factor – Paolo Dybala The Juventus player has spent most of the tournament on the Bench. In this Game, he will look to prove himself in the opportunity that he gets . Last year he scored 5 goals for Juventus and created 4 more.
Alexis Sanches
The Manchester United player has rediscovered form in this tournament and will be the most important player on the pitch for Chile. However, his performance against Peru left a lot to be desired for. In this game he would look to put on a good performance, being up against the likes of Otamendi in Defence, he has a huge point to prove.
Goals 2 Assists 1
Charles Aránguiz
He has been their most creative player in this tournament and against Argentina he will look to make use of the moments where Argentina have committed men forward in attack and explore spaces in midfield to provide good service for the likes of Sanchez and Vargas
Goals 0 Assists 3
X factor : Eduardo Vargas, A potent finisher for Chile for many years, he will look at this game as an opportunity to add to his tally of 2 goals in this tournament in what can be expected to be a very open game.
Should be an open game with Argentina winning 2-1 .
The team is based on the aforementioned Fantasy Football Picks and X-Factor Star.
Team 1
Team 2