Jamaica vs. Venezuela - Copa America 2016: The Preview, Livestream, Start Time, Ticket Price and TV Info
It's a duel between two underdogs from Group C. To begin with, there aren't a lot of people who would put their money at stake for either of these two teams. Not to take anything away from both the national booters of Jamaica and Venezuela, but their task of ever reaching the Copa America 2016 knockout stages is a tall order having been grouped with Mexico and Uruguay.
However, don't count them out just yet. These two teams are very much capable of an upset win, and that is why this match is very important for both squads if they ever hope of moving forward to the next stage.
Jamaica isn't exactly a team that is known for its offensive prowess, but it's a team built to withstand offensive onslaught from their adversaries. This team has surprised a lot of fans last year when they were able to reach CONCACAF Gold Cup for the first time while putting up just eight goals in their six matches.
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Thanks largely to their solid defense led by English Premier League standout Wes Morgan, the Reggae Boyz overachieved more than what the people gave them credit for. They are dubbed as one of the dark horses in the tournament this year, and don't be surprised if they manage to pull off another impressive run yet again.
Another team in this year's COPA America competition that most fans weren't expecting a lot from is the Venezuelan National team. They haven't got some impressive victories in the international stage to convince doubters from not overlooking the team's chances.
The ESPN Soccer Power Index is not in the Venezuelans' favor, giving them just a 16 percent chance of getting into the playoff rounds. The team is going to need a lot from two of its top players in Premier League striker Jose Salomon Rondon and Sporting Kansas City midfielder Juanmi.
The match between these two teams will kick off at 5 p.m ET today. Those who would want to see the national teams from Jamaica and Venezuela on the field can head to Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois.
For those who do not have the luxury of watching the game at the stadium, they can still catch the action live on TV via Fox, Univision Deportes and Univision as well as online via Fox Sports GO, Fox Soccer 2GO and fubo.tv.
