The Chilean National Soccer team announced on Wednesday, the 21-man roster for their international match against Ecuador on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 in the game to be played at Citi Field in Flushing. Head CoachClaudio Borghi, will have his brightest stars on hand to help him secure a victory against fellow South American team.
Chilean Goalkeeper Cristopher Toselli clutches the ball during the Portugal vs. Chile Round of 16 match, played at Commonwealth Stadium, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
Chile is set to have superstar forwards Alexis Sánchez from Spanish powerhouse FC Barcelona and Humberto Suazo from Mexico’s Monterrey, and midfielder Arturo Vidal from Juventus FC, among others. The match will be played during an official FIFA window, which allows both national teams to call-up their star players.
The match between Chile and Ecuador is their 44th encounter between the two national teams, but the first outside of South America. Thus far Chile has held the edge with a 25-6-12 record, and hope to continue their winning ways in the game on August 15.
Fans interested in purchasing tickets can do so at Tickets.com, by calling 718-507-TIXX and at the Citi Field Box Office.
Here is the complete roster for all fans of the Chile National Team:
ROSTER – CHILE
Goalkeepers:Miguel Pinto (Atlas/MEX); Cristopher Toselli (U. Católica/CHI)
Defenders: Marcos González (Flamengo/BRA); Carlos Labrin (Palermo/ITA) José Rojas (U. de Chile/CHI); Agustín Parra (S. Wanderers/CHI); Osvaldo González (U. de Chile/CHI); Lucas Domínguez (A. Italiano/CHI)
Midfielders: Luis Pedro Figueroa (O’Higgins/CHI); Gary Medel (Sevilla/SPA); Arturo Vidal (Juventus/ITA); Cristóbal Jorquera (Genoa/ITA); Fernando Meneses (U. Católica/CHI); Charles Aránguiz (U. de Chile/CHI); Braulio Leal (U. Española/CHI); Eugenio Mena (U. de Chile/CHI)
Forwards:Humberto Suazo (Monterrey/MEX); Alexis Sánchez (FC Barcelona/SPA); Eduardo Vargas (Napoli/ITA); Sebastián Pinto (Bursaspor/TUR);César Cortés (Club Deportivo Huachipato/CHI)
Head Coach: Claudio Borghi
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