Colombia vs. Sweden Live Stream, Preview, Predictions for Olympics 2016
Colombia takes on Sweden in its Olympic game opener on Thursday.
Los Cafeteros have never had the greatest of Olympic performances in their history. The team finished in the first stage in each of its appearances. In 1968, the team managed 10th place with just one win and two defeats. Four years later, it was 11th place, thanks to a woeful goal differential. In 1980, the team got 11th again and in 1992 Colombia finished a dreadful 14th with one draw and two defeats.
That said, this Colombia side has not lost in the lead-up to the tournament, winning two of six games and drawing the other four.
Sweden's record at the Olympics is not much better, but the team did place higher than Colombia ever has in its one appearance. That came in 1992 when the team managed to reach the quarterfinals and finish seventh in Spain.
Match Prediction
Colombia manages a 1-0 win over Sweden.
Start Time and location
The game gets started at 7 p.m. EDT and will be played at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus.
Live Stream Info
The game can be viewed on USA Network. Those looking for a streaming option via mobile devices can use the NBC Live Extra app.
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