Mexico - Venezuela

International Friendly Match

Opposite directions for these 2 teams. Venezuela will be pretty much closing their preparation for Copa America, after already beating Guatemala 2-0, and losing 0-3 against world champions Spain. So, this will be their final match, the one after which coach Farias will decide who stays in the squad for Copa America, and who goes home. They currently have their best players in the squad, and even though there are no top class players, they still have a few that play in decent teams across Europe: Roberto Rosales (Twente), Juan Arango (Borussia Monchegladbach) and Nicolas Fedor (Getafe), just to name those will start today's match. On the other hand, this will be Mexico's first match as preparation for Copa America. You probably are already familiar with the rules under which they compete: the U-23 Olympic squad, plus 5 players older than 23. But even so, they will have some absences tonight, as defender Johnny Magallon (expected to be the team's leader) is injured, while dos Santos is with the Gold Cup squad (and I really doubt he will be kept in the Copa America too). Therefore, Mexico will be left with their youngsters, and a lot of debutants. Venezuela already have some rhythm after a few matches, and the odds are pretty much set wrong here. Don't think Venezuela will lose tonight. GL!

Venezuela (+0.5 AH) @ 1.74, 4/10

Result: 0-3, WON