Aranguiz ran to the middle and volleyed it right by goaltender David Ospina for his first goal of the tournament in the seventh minute. Moments after the pro-Colombia crowd of 55,423 whistled and jeered while Chile passed the ball around its own end, a cross by Fuenzalida was inadvertently headed back into the middle by Colombia midfielder Juan Cuadrado. Meanwhile, Chile quickly jumped out to a 2-0 lead, taking advantage of a Colombia mistake and making the most of another sharp play from Alexis Sanchez in his 100th appearance for the country. Rodriguez also shot wide on another prime opportunity. Roger Martinez’s drive was stopped by a diving Bravo midway through the first half, and Bravo denied Sanchez with another lunging stop right before halftime. Pekerman talked Tuesday about his team’s inability to finish, and the same problem showed up again in the country’s first appearance in the Copa semifinals since 2004. While Colombia needed penalty kicks to eliminate Peru after a 0-0 tie Friday night, Chile roared into the semifinals with a 7-0 victory over Mexico that included five second-half goals.Įach country picked up right where it left off. The familiar foes arrived at the semifinal coming off wildly different performances in the quarterfinals. Pizzi said he was hopeful about Hernandez playing in the final, but it was too early to say anything for sure. Argentina was the last country to repeat as Copa champions in consecutive years, accomplishing the feat in 19. Next up is a rematch with La Albiceleste on Sunday night in New Jersey.Ĭhile also faced Lionel Messi and Argentina in last year’s championship, with La Roja winning 4-1 in a penalty shootout after a 0-0 extra-time draw. Led by Bravo’s stellar effort in goal, Chile earned its fourth straight win since a 2-1 loss to top-ranked Argentina in their Group D opener. … Before we play a tournament, they are convinced they are going to win,” Chile coach Juan Antonio Pizzi said.

Chile beat Colombia 2-0 in the semi-finals of the Copa America Wednesday.Ĭharles Aranguiz and Jose Pedro Feunzalida scored in the first half, and defending champion Chile returned to the final of South America’s championship with a soggy 2-0 victory over Colombia on Wednesday night.

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