Chile vs Panama for 2016 Copa America Centenario Preview: Chile Hoping to Earn a Quarterfinals Slot with a Win; Game Time, Tickets, TV Info and Live Stream
Game is a Must-Win for Panama After 5-0 Loss vs Argentina
As Chile goes against Panama for their last game in the Group D category of the Copa America Centenario, the team is hoping to secure a draw or a win to move on to the quarterfinals. Both teams will play on Tuesday night, 8 p.m., at the Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The Chileans would need to aim for either of these two possibilities to advance to the next round while Panama must win the game if they want to continue in the tournament. Fresh from a 2-1 win versus Bolivia, Chile hopes to maintain their energy and performance for this next game.
Chile Playing With Less Intensity?
Chile has been dealing with some problems this year despite them being hailed the champions in 2015. The concerns mainly had to do with less rhythm from the players and not having the same intensity like they had last year. Big players Arturo Vidal and Alexis Sanchez also had mediocre performances compared to their previous games in other tournaments.
Midfielder Vidal has expressed his concern with their upcoming match saying that Panama can be a hard team to beat. He said, "[They] are physically very strong. These matches are very difficult, you have to keep improving, starting now."
With this type of opponent, Vidal said Chile prepared for this match with the hope of showcasing the quality of players they have on the team.
Panama Shorthanded With Key Players
On the other hand, Panama ended up in a crucial spot in Group D after Argentina's Lionel Messi led his team to a 5-0 win victory against them. However, the team hopes to turn things around with great teamwork and better gameplay.
It could be a tough job for Panama as they would be missing key player Blas Perez after he was handed a yellow card, which scrappped him from the team lineup for Tuesday. The Vancouver Whitecaps forward will be replaced by Luis Tejada.
Aside from Perez, Panama will be playing against Chile without Armando Cooper and Felipe Baloy, who also got handed their second yellow cards during their devastating loss to Argentina.
Fans are excited to know which team will advance to the quarterfinals. Tickets to the live match in Philadelphia can be purchased for $70 to $200. The game will also be aired live via UDN, UniMás and Fox Sports 1 with online livestream also made available.
