Ecuador’s challenge to undefeated Brazil

KATHMANDU: JUNE 27 – There are two games in Copa America on Monday morning. Brazil will face Ecuador in two Group B games at 2:45 a.m. Nepali time, while Venezuela will face Peru at the same time.

Brazil, unbeaten at the top of the group, will face fourth-placed Ecuador in a game at the Pedro Ludovico at the Estadio Olympique in Brazil. Hosts Brazil is top of the group with nine points after winning three games in a row. Ecuador is in fourth place with 2 points after 1 loss and 2 draws.

Brazil has been dominating Ecuador in almost every game. Brazil has won 27 of 33 games against Ecuador. In the last competition last month, Brazil easily won 2-0.

Venezuela and Peru, in fifth place, will face each other on Monday. Venezuela is under pressure to win on its own. Venezuela has drawn 2 of 3 games. Without a win, Venezuela will be looking for its first win.

If Brazil beats Ecuador, a draw will take Venezuela to the next level. Peru is third in the group with 4 points after 1 win, 1 loss, and 1 draw in three games. Despite the defeat, if Brazil wins, Peru will reach the quarterfinals. If they lose their game and Brazil beat Ecuador, Peru will be out of the competition.

In Copa America, 10 teams are divided into two groups. In the group stage, the same 4-4 teams from both groups will advance to the quarterfinals.