2011 champions Uruguay are the most successful team in the Copa America with 15 wins but have failed miserably in the last two editions. They play their first game of the tournament against Ecuador have not won a game since the turn of the year and will be under pressure playing against a quality side as that of Uruguay. With two defeats and two losses in the last four games, the morale of the team is not exactly at the level manager Hernan Dario Gomez want it to be. The defence is one area they are struggling at the moment and need massive improvement. Copa America 2019 Schedule in IST, Free PDF Download: Get Fixtures, Groups and Time Table With Match Timings and Venue Details of Football Tournament in Brazil.

Uruguay were given a massive lift in the build-up to the tournament when record goalscorer Luis Suarez was declared fit to take part in the campaign. The Barcelona striker missed the last few games for the Spanish champions due to a knee injury. He is all set to partner PSG forward Edinson Cavani to form a frightening strike partnership. Skipper Diego Godin will marshal the defence along with Jose Giminez and Martin Caceres. Juventus man Rodrigo Bentacur has a lot of firepowers and he could be real difference between the two teams in the middle.

Uruguay vs Ecuador, Group C Match of Copa America 2019 Schedule (Date, Time and Venue Details)

The first match of Group C in Copa America 2019 will take place between Uruguay and Ecuador. Uruguay vs Ecuador will be held on June 17, 2019, as per India time at 3.30am IST (Indian Standard Time) 7 pm BRT, 6 pm ET at Estádio Governador Magalhães Pinto.

Uruguay vs Ecuador, Group C Match of Copa America 2019 Live Telecast in India

There were talks of Copa America 2019 matches to be live telecast by Sony Network, however, no such thing materialised. Sadly, fans in India will not be able to watch the live telecast of Uruguay vs Ecuador on TV.

Uruguay vs Ecuador, Group C Match of Copa America 2019 Live Streaming Online in India

If you’re Jio user, you can watch Uruguay vs Ecuador via live streaming online on Jio TV app. There are also reports of Copa America matches available on Sony LIV app.

Former Manchester Unites skipper Antonio Valencia made it to the Ecuador squad despite not playing much throughout the 2018/19 season. He will likely be deployed in an attacking front three along with Enner Valencia and Romario Ibarra. The defence is a big worry with Juan Paredes not in the squad and 34 years Gabriel Achilier the only player with some experience. Jefferson Intriago has to be the supply line for the front three in a game they are not expected to dominate possession.

Ecuador may lack the depth in comparison to Uruguay but they can take solace from the fact that they have beaten their famous opponents twice in the last three meetings.

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