Heat, a tough rival

Chile had to shorten their first practice session due to Puerto La Cruz high temperature. Will the squad be able to bear it during Thursday's match against Venezuela?
Chile shortened Tuesday's first practice due to the great heat affecting the city of Puerto La Cruz, where Thursday's match against Venezuela will be staged, in round six at the South American Qualifiers.

Marcelo Bielsa's side reached the ground next to Jose Antonio Anzoategui stadium early in the morning, in a temperature of 93.2F.

Because of this, the coach had to change his plans, reducing the practice to half an hour since many players felt the strong heat, following their 2-0 win over Bolivia, in La Paz's low temperatures.


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