Switzerland and Ecuador will face off in an intriguing Group E clash at the World Cup 2014 tournament in Brazil on Sunday. Both teams are not well-known for their attacking flair, so fans can expect a bit more of a gritty fight between these two teams today. But the stakes are high, with both knowing a loss would place them in must-win territory for their next two group games.
Today's game will kick off at 12 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on the ABC network. The game can also be watched online through live stream via the link provided below.
Ecuador's Antonio Valencia is their star player. The Manchester United star is the one player in the side who fearlessly runs at opposition defenses, and if he is given too much space he can punish defenses even from 20 or 30 yards out.
That means the Switzerland defense must get close to him today, and when he gets the ball they must not allow him even a yard of space. If he can get shots away then he will threaten the goal with his powerful shots.
Switzerland meanwhile are one of the highest ranked teams at this year's World Cup. Amazingly they are ranked No. 6 in the FIFA World rankings, meaning they should make the quarterfinals of the competition at least.
They are a very tough team to beat, and over the past two years they have played 18 games, losing only once. That shows the challenge posed to Ecuador today if they are to start their World Cup with three points.
Today's big game between Switzerland and Ecuador will kick off at 12 p.m. EST and can be watched on ABC. The game can also be watched online by clicking here.
