Copa Amerika Centenario was not entered into the quater-finals and inaugural match of the knock-out phase will present an exciting duel between the United States and Ecuador in CenturyLink Field, Seattle.
While acting as host, the US is not too underdog againts Ecuador that FIFA is rated higher (13 versus 31). Moreover, Ecuador has evaluated the composition of some of the best teams ever.
Reinforced by many of the top players from the English Premier League as Enner Valencia, Antonio Valencia, Jefferson Monero to Juan Paredes, Ecuador have all the conditions to become surprise team in the Copa America, a place they have never won.
La Tri is so far unbeaten in the group phase of the Copa Amerika Centenario and managed to sit in second place of the standings in the 2018 World Cup qualifying zone Conmebol. I there was a key figure in the body of the national team, then it is a duo midfield anchor Christian Noboa and Carlos Gruezo. Both were able to reduce the opponent's attacks once more diligenty to the front lines.
"The key is a strong defense without losing its attack. We are ready to win againts the US, "said Ecuador coach Gustavo Quinteros reveal his recipe resurrecyion in the last year, especially after being knocked out in the group phase of the Copa America 2015.
However, the US still presents a threat that can not be underestimated. Coming up in the opening match of Group A againts Colombia, The Yanks then roll Costa Rica (4-0) and Paraguay (1-0) won the group so successful. Thus, morake Clint Dempsey eat al. is unquestionable.
Furthermore, the US also has a nonn-technical factors that encourage them to get rid of Ecuador, the dull support of the public in Seattle. Located in the northwestern United States, Seattle has a reputation as hard-line soccer fans.
"Seattle is a place where people will support us in 1000 precent. These are the players that must be realized, that they will get encouragement from the fans to stand up, "said US coach Jurgen Klinsmann.
CenturyLink Field Stadium itself was sparsely occupied the US as a contest. The reason, the headquaters of the Seattle Sounders do not use permanent grass field. The last game of the US in this place there in 2013 and then againts Panama, but got a lot of criticism because of the field conditions were not ideal.
Field conditions at this time are improved, plus a Seattle public support, the US is expected to advance tro the semi-finals of the Copa America. Optimism increasingly upset at the US champ, especially after the last meeting of counter Ecuador in May, they were able to win 1-0.
"The support the fans can be a differentiator. I thin tomorriw's game will be one of the best soccer atmosphere in America, "said midfielder Michael Bradley.
During the group phase, Klingsmann's team is able to maintain stabillity through the Starting XI indentical. However, Klingsmann certainly will not be able to reapply a set o hisfavorite players againts Ecuador after the right-back De Andre Yedlin get evicted because of suspension againts Paraguay last weekend.
While acting as host, the US is not too underdog againts Ecuador that FIFA is rated higher (13 versus 31). Moreover, Ecuador has evaluated the composition of some of the best teams ever.
Reinforced by many of the top players from the English Premier League as Enner Valencia, Antonio Valencia, Jefferson Monero to Juan Paredes, Ecuador have all the conditions to become surprise team in the Copa America, a place they have never won.
La Tri is so far unbeaten in the group phase of the Copa Amerika Centenario and managed to sit in second place of the standings in the 2018 World Cup qualifying zone Conmebol. I there was a key figure in the body of the national team, then it is a duo midfield anchor Christian Noboa and Carlos Gruezo. Both were able to reduce the opponent's attacks once more diligenty to the front lines.
"The key is a strong defense without losing its attack. We are ready to win againts the US, "said Ecuador coach Gustavo Quinteros reveal his recipe resurrecyion in the last year, especially after being knocked out in the group phase of the Copa America 2015.
However, the US still presents a threat that can not be underestimated. Coming up in the opening match of Group A againts Colombia, The Yanks then roll Costa Rica (4-0) and Paraguay (1-0) won the group so successful. Thus, morake Clint Dempsey eat al. is unquestionable.
Furthermore, the US also has a nonn-technical factors that encourage them to get rid of Ecuador, the dull support of the public in Seattle. Located in the northwestern United States, Seattle has a reputation as hard-line soccer fans.
"Seattle is a place where people will support us in 1000 precent. These are the players that must be realized, that they will get encouragement from the fans to stand up, "said US coach Jurgen Klinsmann.
CenturyLink Field Stadium itself was sparsely occupied the US as a contest. The reason, the headquaters of the Seattle Sounders do not use permanent grass field. The last game of the US in this place there in 2013 and then againts Panama, but got a lot of criticism because of the field conditions were not ideal.
Field conditions at this time are improved, plus a Seattle public support, the US is expected to advance tro the semi-finals of the Copa America. Optimism increasingly upset at the US champ, especially after the last meeting of counter Ecuador in May, they were able to win 1-0.
"The support the fans can be a differentiator. I thin tomorriw's game will be one of the best soccer atmosphere in America, "said midfielder Michael Bradley.
During the group phase, Klingsmann's team is able to maintain stabillity through the Starting XI indentical. However, Klingsmann certainly will not be able to reapply a set o hisfavorite players againts Ecuador after the right-back De Andre Yedlin get evicted because of suspension againts Paraguay last weekend.
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