Argentina vs Venezuela 2016 – 3 Encouraging Statistics for Argentina's Win in Copa America: TV Channel Info, Live Streaming and Preview
Copa America Preview: Lionel Messi to Play Final Group Game - Start Time, TV Info, Livestream and Ticket Pricing
Argentina takes on underdog Venezuela in the third leg of the quarterfinals phase at the 2016 Copa America Centenario. The match takes place at the beautiful Gillette Stadium in Foxborough Massachussetts and the start time of this win-or-go-home match is 7:00 p.m. ET. The TV broadcast and the live streaming of the game will be available via FX HD (Fox network) and Fox Soccer 2Go respectively.
3 Encouraging Statistics Encouraging Argentine Win
The Argentinian national team has been a force in the cup so far and Argetine fans have three encouraging statistics from this current tournament to give them confidence to be convinced that their national team will advance to the semifinals. Those statistics are:
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1. Argentina has scored the most goals so far in the tournament by country (10 goals vs. Venezuela's 3 goals)
2. Lionel Messi is the leading scorer of the tournament so far (along with Clint Dempsey) despite injuries
3. Argentina has won all matches so far (Venezuela tied once)
Messi's team has been able to compete at the highest level during the group phase. They are title-hungry for having been unable to clinch championships at two of the last major competitions: the 2014 World Cup in Brazil and the 2015 Copa America and and they don't seem to want to quench that hunger any time soon.
While the currently ranked no. 1 team in the FIFA ranking wasn't able to bring home the titles on those two tournaments, Gerardo "Tata" Martino's squad is hoping that third time's finally the charm. They will face a Venezuelan squad that has been anything but short of spectacular during the group pages. The 75th best team in the world (FIFA) was able to beat juggernaut Uruguay and tie against a strong Mexican team. They know that a win in the tournament will mean a lot to the Venezuelan people who are currently suffering tough social, economic and political times which will be a strong source of drive, energy and spirits.
The winner of this match will face USA in the semifinals on Tuesday, June 21 at Houston's NRG stadium.
Despite Injuries, Messi Looks Strong
Argentina's success in the tournament is anchored on its best player, Lionel Messi. Lionel Messi has been battling back injuries but that hasn't stopped the flumbuoyant star to be a driving force for the team. Watch him tonight as he surely will give it his all and put everything out their in the field.
The exciting match can be seen on TV via FS1, UniMás and UDN. The ticket price will start at $75 and could go up to as high as more than $800 for the club level and VIP section.
