Ecuador and Venezuela draw 2-2: Highlights and goals from the match

Venezuela and Ecuador drew 2-2 for Matchday 3 of Copa America 2021. Despite Ecuador getting ahead two times in the game, Venezuela was able to tie the match and get their second point in the tournament. Now, La Vinotinto has serious chances of reaching the quarterfinals.

La Tri, coached by Gustavo Alfaro, got ahead in the first half with a goal from Ayrton Preciado, after a bad placement of Venezuelans defenders. But after the break, La Vinotinto renewed its hopes thanks to a header from Edson Castillo.

However, La Vinotinto didn’t show the defensive skills they did have against Colombia. And in a counterattack, Gonzalo Plata ran for goal and surpassed Wilker Fariñez to make the second. But when everything seemed lost for Venezuela, Ronald Hernández, who entered in the second half, put the 2-2 in the score on aggregate time.

Venezuela vs Ecuador: Match Preview

The Copa America 2021 will resume today, June 20, with the encounter between Venezuela and Ecuador in Rio de Janeiro. These two teams are looking to get their first win in the tournament to try to reach the next round. Here, find out information, predictions, odds and how to watch this game in the US.

La Vinotinto came into this game with their hopes high after getting a point from their goalless draw against Colombia. Los Cafeteros had over 20 attempts at goal but goalkeeper Wilker Fariñez had an impressive night and saved eight shots on goal to prevent them from scoring.

On the other hand, Ecuador lost their only game they have played so far in the tournament against Colombia. With Colombia and Brazil at the top of the group, Venezuela, Ecuador and Peru will fight for the final two qualification places. If Venezuela beat Ecuador, it could get them through.

Venezuela vs Ecuador: Match Information

Date: Sunday, June 20, 2021.
Time: 5:00 PM (ET).
Location: Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos, Rio de Janeiro.

Venezuela vs Ecuador: Time by State in the US

ET: 5:00 PM
CT: 4:00 PM
MT: 3:00 PM
PT: 2:00 PM

Venezuela vs Ecuador: Storylines

Venezuela and Ecuador have played 28 games between them so far. Ecuador has the lead in the series, with 14 wins, while Venezuela has beaten them in 10 matches. The other four ended up in a draw. It certainly is a tight matchup.

In Copa America, these two teams have faced each other three times. Two victories are for Ecuador, and one for Venezuela, which took place in 2011 Argentina when Venezuela beat La Tri with a lonely goal by César González.

La Tri and La Vinotinto last met in June 2019 in an international friendly. The match ended up in a 1-1 tie. Roberto Rosales, from Venezuela and one of the absences in this tournament, and Ecuador's captain Enner Valencia scored.

How to watch or live stream Venezuela vs Ecuador in the US

The game between Venezuela and Ecuador, to be played today, June 20, will be broadcasted in the US by Foxsports.com, TUDN App, FOX Sports App, Univision NOW, FOX Network, TUDN USA, Univision, TUDN.com

Venezuela vs Ecuador: Odds and predictions

For this game, Ecuador is the clear favorite according to oddsmakers. According to FanDuel, La Tri has odds of -150, while Venezuela has +450. A tie would result in a +240 payout.