Argentina vs Brazil
Ch 22 - 5am - (Live)
Brazil take on Argentina in the showpiece final of the Copa America in Maracaibo, Venezuela. Brazilian coach Dunga believes they are the underdogs for the 2205 BST kick off in the Panchencho Romero Stadium.Dunga said: "Argentina are favourites to win the title, but Brazil are going to play with humility." Argentina coach Alfio Basile added: "I know the importance of the game, to the people, but it's not a matter of life or death. It's a football match." Basile will place his faith in the same line-up that beat Mexico in the semi-final as Argentina seek their 15th Copa victory.
West Ham's Carlos Tevez will partner Barcelona's Lionel Messi up front, with Hernan Crespo starting on the bench. Crespo has scored three goals in the tournament, but has not played since suffering a thigh muscle injury in Argentina's second game, a 4-2 win over Colombia.
Basile said: "It was an easy decision, Tevez has been playing and he has done well, while Crespo has not played for 12 days." Now in his second spell in charge, Basile guided Argentina to their last Copa win in 1993. He pledged that Argentina would continue with their flowing style which has seen them 16 goals and win all five games en route to the final.
Basile said: "The only way to play football is by having the ball in your possession and knowing how to use it."We mustn't go on to the pitch worrying about how long it is since we have won anything.
Brazil will be missing Arsenal midfielder Gilberto Silva through suspension, although they have the tournament's leading scorer in six-goal striker Robinho. The Real Madrid frontman said: "There are no advantages between the two teams, only rivalry. "This is a final and I hope that we have the ball possession and return to Brazil as champions."
