2019 Copa America: Injured Alexis Sanchez leads Chile to quarterfinals with 2-1 win over Ecuador
5 years, 6 months ago

2019 Copa America: Injured Alexis Sanchez leads Chile to quarterfinals with 2-1 win over Ecuador

India TV News  

Despite another ankle injury, Alexis Sanchez led Chile to the quarterfinals of the Copa America. Playing in pain after getting hurt in the first half, Sanchez scored a second-half winner to give Chile a 2-1 victory over Ecuador and a spot in the last eight of the South American competition on Friday. "Fortunately it wasn't the same ankle he injured with Manchester United," said Chile coach Reinaldo Rueda, adding that team doctors considered the 30-year-old Sanchez could continue playing on Friday after undergoing ice treatment. Jose Pedro Fuenzalida put Chile ahead with a strike in the eighth minute and Enner Valencia equalized for Ecuador from the penalty spot in the 26th.

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Lautaro Martinez scores extra-time winner as Argentina clinch Copa America title
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Lautaro Martinez scores extra-time winner as Argentina clinch Copa America title

China Daily  

Argentina forward Julian Alvarez, forward Nicolas Gonzalez and forward Lautaro Martinez celebrate during the Copa America final against Colombia at Hard Rock Stadium. MIAMI GARDENS - Lautaro Martinez scored in the second half of extra time as Argentina secured their second consecutive Copa America title with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Colombia here on Sunday. Argentina picked up where they …

Copa America 2024: Colombia beats Panama to reach semifinals
6 months ago

Copa America 2024: Colombia beats Panama to reach semifinals

The Hindu  

Jhon Córdoba, James Rodríguez and Luis Díaz scored goals during a dominant first half to spark Colombia to a 5-0 win over Panama in the quarterfinals of the Copa America on Saturday. Colombia was awarded the penalty after Panama goalie Orlando Mosquera tripped up Colombia’s Jhon Arias, who was sprinting to save the ball from going out of bounds near …

Copa America 2024: Ecuador sacks Spanish coach Sanchez after quarterfinal exit
6 months ago

Copa America 2024: Ecuador sacks Spanish coach Sanchez after quarterfinal exit

The Hindu  

Ecuador has sacked head coach Felix Sanchez in the wake of Thursday’s Copa America quarterfinal defeat by Argentina, the country’s football federation said. Ecuador reached the last eight for the third time in the last four editions but was knocked out by the defending champions in a penalty shootout after the match ended 1-1. The Spaniard, who guided Qatar to …

Argentina reaches Copa America semifinals, beating Ecuador 4-2 on penalty kicks after 1-1 draw
6 months ago

Argentina reaches Copa America semifinals, beating Ecuador 4-2 on penalty kicks after 1-1 draw

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Lionel Messi stepped up to take Argentina’s first penalty kick in a Copa America shootout against Ecuador, just like he did in the 2022 World Cup final victory over France. “I was pretty upset,” he said, “but at the same time I was secure.” He had confidence in goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez, who saved Argentina’s bid for a second …

Copa America 2024: Costa Rica beats Paraguay but exits as Colombia, Brazil advance
6 months, 1 week ago

Copa America 2024: Costa Rica beats Paraguay but exits as Colombia, Brazil advance

The Hindu  

Costa Rica beat Paraguay 2-1 in its final Copa America Group D match on Tuesday but failed to move into the quarter-finals after finishing third following Brazil’s 1-1 draw with Colombia. As it happened: Costa Rica vs Paraguay highlights, Copa America 2024 Costa Rica needed results to go its way along with a big swing in goal difference to qualify …

Copa America 2024: Brazil reaches quarterfinals after 1-1 draw against Colombia
6 months, 1 week ago

Copa America 2024: Brazil reaches quarterfinals after 1-1 draw against Colombia

The Hindu  

Brazil played out an action-packed 1-1 draw with Colombia in California on Tuesday to set up a mouth-watering Copa America quarter-final against Uruguay. Daniel Munoz’s first-half strike for Colombia cancelled out an impressive early free kick from Brazil’s Raphinha. The match between Colombia, unbeaten since March 2022, and five-time World Cup winner Brazil lived up to its firecracker billing as …

Copa America 2024: Host USA crashes out after loss to Uruguay
6 months, 1 week ago

Copa America 2024: Host USA crashes out after loss to Uruguay

The Hindu  

The United States was eliminated from the Copa America with a 1-0 loss to Uruguay on a Mathías Olivera’s questionable second-half goal on Monday night, a defeat that will increase pressure on the U.S. Soccer Federation to remove coach Gregg Berhalter before the 2026 World Cup. As it happened: USA vs Uruguay highlights, Copa America 2024 Using a lineup of …

Copa America 2024: Ecuador qualifies for quarterfinals with draw against Mexico
6 months, 1 week ago

Copa America 2024: Ecuador qualifies for quarterfinals with draw against Mexico

The Hindu  

Ecuador avoided a penalty shot in stoppage time after a review and earned a spot in the Copa America quarterfinals with a 0-0 draw against Mexico on Sunday night. AS IT HAPPENED: Mexico vs Ecuador Highlights, Copa America 2024 Mexico initially received a penalty kick from referee Mario Alberto Escobar Toca when Ecuador’s Félix Torres took down Mexican forward Guillermo …

Copa America: No Messi, no problem as Argentina downs Peru; Canada advance
6 months, 1 week ago

Copa America: No Messi, no problem as Argentina downs Peru; Canada advance

The Hindu  

Argentina shrugged off the injury absence of Lionel Messi to maintain their perfect start at the Copa America on June 29 with a 2-0 victory over Peru in Miami. Lautaro Martinez scored twice at the Hard Rock Stadium to seal a win that ensured Argentina advance to the quarterfinals as Group A winners. With Messi sidelined after complaining of a …

Lautaro Martínez scores twice and Argentina playing without Messi beats Peru 2-0 to end group play
6 months, 1 week ago

Lautaro Martínez scores twice and Argentina playing without Messi beats Peru 2-0 to end group play

Associated Press  

MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Lautaro Martínez scored twice and Argentina, playing without the injured Lionel Messi, wrapped up Copa America group play with a 2-0 win over Peru on Saturday night. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni was also absent after being suspended because of his team’s late second-half return to the pitch in its previous two Copa matches. Canada played Chile …

Argentina vs Peru, Copa America 2024: Predicted lineups; Formations; Team news ahead of ARG v PER Group A match
6 months, 1 week ago

Argentina vs Peru, Copa America 2024: Predicted lineups; Formations; Team news ahead of ARG v PER Group A match

The Hindu  

Argentina will clash against Peru in their third Copa America 2024 Group A match at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami on Saturday. Alejandro Garnacho, Lucas Martinez Quarta, German Pezzella, Exequiel Palacios and Guido Rodriguez are yet to play a single minute for Argentina in this edition of the Copa America. Paolo Guerrero - three-time Copa America Golden Boot winner …

Venezuela advances to Copa America quarterfinals with a 1-0 win over Mexico on Rondón goal
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Venezuela advances to Copa America quarterfinals with a 1-0 win over Mexico on Rondón goal

Associated Press  

INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Arriving at Copa America seeking redemption after disappointing performances in the World Cup and in the CONCACAF Nations League, Mexico is on the verge of an early exit. Salomón Rondón scored on a penalty kick in the 57th minute, and Venezuela advanced to the Copa America quarterfinals with 1-0 victory over Mexico on Wednesday night..Venezuela, which opened …

Argentina advances to Copa America quarterfinals, beats Chile 1-0 on Martínez 88th-minute goal
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Argentina advances to Copa America quarterfinals, beats Chile 1-0 on Martínez 88th-minute goal

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — After nearly 90 minutes of total domination, Lionel Messi and defending champion Argentina advanced to the Copa America quarterfinals after the ball ricocheted in front of the net during a frantic scramble that led to the breakthrough. “The ball ended up right at me and I was able to convert it,” said Martínez, who scored the …

Copa America: Lautaro Martinez' late goal helps Argentina reach quarters with Chile win
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Copa America: Lautaro Martinez' late goal helps Argentina reach quarters with Chile win

India Today  

Argentina became the first side to book passage into the Copa America quarter-finals after a late strike from Lautaro Martinez earned them a 1-0 Group A victory over Chile on Tuesday. The loss extended Chile's winless streak against Argentina in the Copa America to 30 matches. Rodrigo Echeverria recorded Chile's first shot of the match in the 72nd minute, a …

Copa America 2024: Venezuela beats ten-man Ecuador in Group B opener
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Copa America 2024: Venezuela beats ten-man Ecuador in Group B opener

The Hindu  

Venezuela struck twice in the space of 10 minutes in the second half to come from behind and earn a 2-1 victory over Ecuador in the Copa America on Sunday at the Levi’s Stadium in California, United States, getting its Group B campaign off to a winning start. Eduard Bello sealed victory for Venezuela in the 74th minute, smashing home …

Copa America 2024: Peru plays out goalless draw against Chile in Group A
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Copa America 2024: Peru plays out goalless draw against Chile in Group A

The Hindu  

Chile had goalkeeper Claudio Bravo to thank for securing a 0-0 draw against Peru in its Copa America 2024 opener on Saturday in a result that left Group A wide open. The teams nullified each other in a bruising first half that was low on quality, with the best chance falling to Chile’s Alexis Sanchez in the 15th minute, but …

Chile, Peru stalemate in Copa America
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Chile, Peru stalemate in Copa America

New Indian Express  

ARLINGTON: Two-time Copa America champions Chile opened their bid for a third title with a hard-fought 0-0 draw against Peru in Arlington on Friday. A scrappy encounter at the Texas home of the Dallas Cowboys NFL team saw neither side manage to get on top before a result that boosts Argentina's hopes of winning Group A. Chile were left ruing …

Copa America 2024 Draw: Lionel Messi's Argentina Grouped With Old Rivals Chile
1 year, 1 month ago

Copa America 2024 Draw: Lionel Messi's Argentina Grouped With Old Rivals Chile

News 18  

Lionel Messi and Argentina will get the chance to avenge their defeats to Chile in the 2015 and 2016 Copa America finals after being grouped with their old rivals in the draw for next year’s tournament on Thursday. Reigning Copa America champions Argentina will defend their title in the United States next summer in an expanded 16-team tournament which features …

Mexico and Jamaica come from behind late to qualify for 2024 Copa América
1 year, 1 month ago

Mexico and Jamaica come from behind late to qualify for 2024 Copa América

Associated Press  

Edson Álvarez saved Mexico from defeat with a goal in the 11th minute of second-half stoppage time and El Tri beat Honduras 4-2 on penalty kicks Tuesday night to qualify for next year’s Copa América along with Jamaica, which rallied past Canada. Mexico’s César Huerta was twice allowed to retake his penalty kick in the shootout after two saves by …

Copa America 2021 Semi-final: Nicolas Otamendi Shares Celebratory Snippets from Dressing Room after Argentina's Win over Colombia
3 years, 6 months ago

Copa America 2021 Semi-final: Nicolas Otamendi Shares Celebratory Snippets from Dressing Room after Argentina's Win over Colombia

News 18  

Argentina will renew hostilities with old rivals Brazil in the summit clash of the 2021 Copa America after defeating Colombia on penalties on Wednesday. With the win, the La Albiceleste were over the moon, meanwhile Argentine defender Nicolas Otamendi shared snippets to show the exuberant atmosphere in the dressing room. Watch it here: View this post on Instagram A post …

Copa America 2021: Emiliano Martinez's heroics help Argentina edge Colombia on penalties, set up final with Brazil
3 years, 6 months ago

Copa America 2021: Emiliano Martinez's heroics help Argentina edge Colombia on penalties, set up final with Brazil

Firstpost  

Argentina won their semi-final against Colombia 3-2 on penalties after three saves by goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. Brasilia: It will be Lionel Messi’s Argentina against Neymar’s Brazil in the Copa America final on Saturday at the historic Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. “It was an objective to play all the matches and now we will try to win this final.” …

Copa America 2021: Lucas Paqueta's first-half goal takes Brazil into final with victory over Peru
3 years, 6 months ago

Copa America 2021: Lucas Paqueta's first-half goal takes Brazil into final with victory over Peru

Firstpost  

The Selecao will play either Lionel Messi’s Argentina or Colombia, who meet in Brasilia on Wednesday, in Saturday’s final at Rio de Janeiro’s iconic Maracana stadium. Rio de Janeiro: Star forward Neymar set up Lucas Paqueta to score the only goal as hosts Brazil beat Peru 1-0 on Monday to qualify for the Copa America final. “He’s just had a …

Copa America HIGHLIGHTS Brazil 1 vs Peru 0: Paqueta's goal enough as Brazil reaches Copa America final; will face either Argentina or Colombia
3 years, 6 months ago

Copa America HIGHLIGHTS Brazil 1 vs Peru 0: Paqueta's goal enough as Brazil reaches Copa America final; will face either Argentina or Colombia

The Hindu  

Welcome to the highlights of Sportstar's coverage of Copa America semifinal between Brazil and Peru being played at the Estadio Nilton Santos in Rio de Janeiro. Lucas Paqueta's first half goal sends Brazil to the Copa America final, where it will face either Argentina or Colombia. Brazil : Ederson ; Danilo, Marquinhos, Thiago Silva, Lodi; Fred, Casemiro; Everton, Paqueta, Richarlison; …

Copa America: Neymar and Co. heavy favourites against Peru in semi-finals
3 years, 6 months ago

Copa America: Neymar and Co. heavy favourites against Peru in semi-finals

India TV News  

Defending Copa America champion Brazil is still regarded as the team to beat — not bad for a tournament some of their players didn't even want to be in. Few expect that favorite tag to change as Brazil gets ready for Monday's semifinal against Peru, a team that the Seleção thrashed 4-0 two weeks ago in the group stage. Peru …

Copa America: Confident Brazil Takes on Peru in First Semifinal
3 years, 6 months ago

Copa America: Confident Brazil Takes on Peru in First Semifinal

News 18  

Defending Copa America champion Brazil is still regarded as the team to beat not bad for a tournament some of their players didn’t even want to be in. Few expect that favorite tag to change as Brazil gets ready for Monday’s semifinal against Peru, a team that the Seleo thrashed 4-0 two weeks ago in the group stage. Brazil and …

Confident Brazil takes on Peru in Copa America semifinals
3 years, 6 months ago

Confident Brazil takes on Peru in Copa America semifinals

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — Defending Copa America champion Brazil is still regarded as the team to beat — not bad for a tournament some of their players didn’t even want to be in. Few expect that favorite tag to change as Brazil gets ready for Monday’s semifinal against Peru, a team that the Seleção thrashed 4-0 two weeks ago in …

Copa America highlights: Messi masterclass leads Argentina to 3-0 win over Ecuador
3 years, 6 months ago

Copa America highlights: Messi masterclass leads Argentina to 3-0 win over Ecuador

India TV News  

Lionel Messi scored his 76th international goal and is now only one shy of Pele for the South American record as Argentina beat Ecuador 3-0 on Saturday to progress to the semifinals of the Copa America. Messi scored from a late freekick and earlier laid on two assists as Argentina eventually subdued Ecuador and kept the superstar's dream of winning …

Copa America: Colombia Enter Semis After Beating Uruguay in Penalty Shootout
3 years, 6 months ago

Copa America: Colombia Enter Semis After Beating Uruguay in Penalty Shootout

News 18  

Colombia topped Uruguay 4-2 on penalties on Saturday after two saves by goalkeeper David Ospina to advance to the Copa America semifinals and keep alive its hopes of its first title since 2001. Ospina was then the hero for Colombia in the shootout making saves from Uruguay’s Jose Maria Gimenez and Matias Via which set up a semifinal matchup against …

Colombia edges Uruguay on penalties to reach Copa semis
3 years, 6 months ago

Colombia edges Uruguay on penalties to reach Copa semis

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — Two penalty shootout saves by goalkeeper David Ospina put Colombia in the semifinals of Copa America on Saturday after a 0-0 draw with Uruguay in regular time and kept alive its hopes of a first Copa title since 2001. The 4-2 shootout win at the Mané Garrincha Stadium in Brasilia also broke Colombia’s bad luck in …

Brazil beats Chile at Copa America despite 2nd-half red card
3 years, 6 months ago

Brazil beats Chile at Copa America despite 2nd-half red card

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — Defending Copa America champions Brazil defended strongly with 10 men to advance to the semifinals with a 1-0 win on Friday against Chile. Neymar and Brazil coach Tite said after the match that Jesus didn’t see Mena and accidentally kicked him as he tried to recover possession in the midfield. It will be hard, but we …

Brazil survives late Chile onslaught to reach Copa America semifinal
3 years, 6 months ago

Brazil survives late Chile onslaught to reach Copa America semifinal

The Hindu  

Brazil survived losing Gabriel Jesus to a red card early in the second half to defeat Chile 1-0 in a thrilling Copa America tie on Saturday and advance to the semifinal next week. Highlights| Th Brazil vs Chile clash between the last two Copa America champions was more closely fought than their form coming into the game suggested. Brazil was …

Brazil beat Chile at Copa America quarterfinal despite 2nd-half red card
3 years, 6 months ago

Brazil beat Chile at Copa America quarterfinal despite 2nd-half red card

India TV News  

Defending Copa America champions Brazil advanced to the semifinals with a 1-0 win over Chile on Friday after substitute Lucas Paquetá scored the only goal of the match. Paquetá's winner to the left corner of Chilean goalkeeper Claudio Bravo in the 46th minute gave Brazil fans some hope that the Selecao would ease into the next stage. But only two …

Peru beats Paraguay on penalties to reach Copa America semis
3 years, 6 months ago

Peru beats Paraguay on penalties to reach Copa America semis

Associated Press  

RIO DE JANEIRO — Peru beat Paraguay 4-3 on penalties Friday to advance to the Copa America semifinals in the most thrilling tournament match so far. Regular time at the Olimpico Stadium in Goiania finished 3-3 after a hard-fought match that included red cards to key players of both teams and two goals by Italian-born Gianluca Lapadula for Peru. “We …

Copa America: Neymar and Alexis Sanchez return for Brazil vs Chile face off
3 years, 6 months ago

Copa America: Neymar and Alexis Sanchez return for Brazil vs Chile face off

India TV News  

Defending champion Brazil and Chile will have their star players back in action when they meet in the Copa America quarterfinals on Friday. Neymar will return for Brazil and Alexis Sánchez has recovered from a calf muscle injury ahead of the encounter at the Nilton Santos Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. It was very sad for me for a long …

Copa America: Uruguay beats Paraguay 1-0
3 years, 6 months ago

Copa America: Uruguay beats Paraguay 1-0

The Hindu  

An Edinson Cavani penalty sealed an easy 1-0 win for Uruguay against neighbour Paraguay at the Copa America on Monday, setting up a quarterfinal tie against Colombia. HIGHLIGHTS - BOLIVIA v ARGENTINA Despite the narrow scoreline, it was a dominant performance from Uruguay, which had the vast majority of chances but struggled to break down Paraguay's stubborn defence. The Manchester …

Copa America: Ecuador draws with Brazil, qualifies for Copa America last eight
3 years, 6 months ago

Copa America: Ecuador draws with Brazil, qualifies for Copa America last eight

The Hindu  

Brazil failed to win for the first time in 11 games but still qualified top in Group B for the quarterfinals of the Copa America after drawing 1-1 with Ecuador in Goiania on Sunday. RELATED| Lucas Paqueta was a bright presence in a team that missed Neymar's creativity going forward but most of the replacements failed to impress even though …

Copa America: Lionel Messi Achieves Milestone as Argentina Advance to Quarter-finals
3 years, 6 months ago

Copa America: Lionel Messi Achieves Milestone as Argentina Advance to Quarter-finals

News 18  

Argentina and Chile on Monday booked their places in the Copa America quarter-finals, ending top of Group A after low-scoring matches that left the other two spots up for grabs. Argentina logged its second win in three group matches played, beating Paraguay 1-0, with Alejandro “Papu” Gomez scoring the sole goal of a lacklustre match in Brasilia in the ninth …

Copa America 2021: Argentina beat Paraguay to reach quarter-finals; Chile progress with Uruguay draw
3 years, 6 months ago

Copa America 2021: Argentina beat Paraguay to reach quarter-finals; Chile progress with Uruguay draw

Firstpost  

The Argentina match marked a personal milestone for Lionel Messi, who tied Javier Mascherano’s record for the most games played for Argentina — 147. Argentina logged its second win in three group matches played, beating Paraguay 1-0, with Alejandro “Papu” Gomez scoring the sole goal of a lacklustre match in Brasilia in the ninth minute. The win placed Lionel Messi’s …

Argentina, Chile through to Copa America quarterfinals
3 years, 6 months ago

Argentina, Chile through to Copa America quarterfinals

The Hindu  

Argentina and Chile on Monday booked their places in the Copa America quarterfinals, ending top of Group A after low-scoring matches that left the other two spots up for grabs. Argentina logged its second win in three group matches played, beating Paraguay 1-0, with Alejandro "Papu" Gomez scoring the sole goal of a lacklustre match in Brasilia in the ninth …

Copa America Argentina vs Paraguay Highlights: Argentina beats Paraguay 1-0, seals knockout berth
3 years, 6 months ago

Copa America Argentina vs Paraguay Highlights: Argentina beats Paraguay 1-0, seals knockout berth

The Hindu  

Welcome to Sportstar's highlights of the Group A Copa America match between Argentina and Paraguay being played at the Estadio Nacional Mane Garrincha in Brasilia. Papu Gomez's 10th minute goal is all that makes the difference as Argentina beats Paraguay 1-0 to secure its spot n the knockout stages. Lionel Scaloni's side started the game on the front foot and …

Copa America: Yerry Mina Own Goal Condemns Colombia to Peru Loss, Covid-hit Venezuela Earn Big Draw
3 years, 6 months ago

Copa America: Yerry Mina Own Goal Condemns Colombia to Peru Loss, Covid-hit Venezuela Earn Big Draw

News 18  

Peru bounced back from their opening 4-0 defeat to Brazil to stun Colombia 2-1 thanks to a Yerry Mina own goal. Colombia were given a lifeline early in the second half when Borja got in behind Peru’s defense only to be brought down in the penalty area by a rash challenge from goalkeeper Pedro Gallese. Yet 10 minutes later Peru …

Copa America 2021: Last gasp Ronald Hernandez snatches draw for Venezuela against Ecuador
3 years, 6 months ago

Copa America 2021: Last gasp Ronald Hernandez snatches draw for Venezuela against Ecuador

Firstpost  

The point left Ecuador bottom of the five team group on one point, with Venezuela a place and a point above them after having played a game more. Ecuador twice took the lead through Ayrton Preciado and Gonzalo Plata either side of a powerful headed goal from Venezuela’s Edson Castillo. “The way they played for the first time in the …

Copa America: Guido Rodriguez gives Argentina edge in tense derby win over Uruguay
3 years, 6 months ago

Copa America: Guido Rodriguez gives Argentina edge in tense derby win over Uruguay

Firstpost  

The victory sent Argentina joint top of Group A with Chile on four points while Uruguay remain pointless. Guido Rodriguez scored the only goal of the game as Argentina edged past fierce local rivals Uruguay in a disappointing Copa America clash on Friday. Six time Balon d’Or winner Lionel Messi had the first real chance, cutting in from the right …

Colombia draws 0-0 with Venezuela in Copa America clash
3 years, 6 months ago

Colombia draws 0-0 with Venezuela in Copa America clash

The Hindu  

An understrength Venezuela managed just one shot at goal for the second game in a row but shut out a superior Colombia at the other end to grab a 0-0 draw in its Copa America tie in Goiania on Thursday. Venezuela is one of only two nations never to win the Copa America and its already slim chances were damaged …

Brazil vs Peru, Copa America 2021 Highlights: Brazil crush Peru 4-0 to win second successive match
3 years, 6 months ago

Brazil vs Peru, Copa America 2021 Highlights: Brazil crush Peru 4-0 to win second successive match

The Hindu  

Welcome to the highlights of the Copa America Group B match between Brazil and Peru from the Estádio Nilton Santos. 73' Great play from Brazil, particularly Neymar, who sprints down the centre, puts in a pass on the left to Richarlison, who takes a shot but it is saved by the goalkeeper. Neymar puts in a cross from the left, …

Chile's Sanchez out of Copa America group stage with injury
3 years, 6 months ago

Chile's Sanchez out of Copa America group stage with injury

Hindustan Times  

Striker Alexis Sanchez will not travel to Brazil with the rest of the Chile squad and will miss at least the group stage of Copa America due to a calf injury. Chile's national team said in a statement on Saturday that 32-year-old Sanchez felt muscular soreness in a calf after a training session. “The recovery time goes beyond the Copa …

Copa America 2019: Argentina 2 Chile 1 – Aguero, Dybala on target while Messi is sent-off
5 years, 6 months ago

Copa America 2019: Argentina 2 Chile 1 – Aguero, Dybala on target while Messi is sent-off

The Hindu  

Lionel Messi was sent off as Argentina beat Chile 2-1 to clinch Copa America bronze with both sides reduced to 10 men in an ill-tempered clash at Arena Corinthians. READ| Copa America, as it happened: Argentina sees off Chile despite Messi red card to finish third Messi provided the assist for Sergio Aguero's 12th-minute opener before Juventus forward Paulo Dybala …

Argentina vs Chile: Lionel Scaloni defends his reign ahead of Copa America third-place playoff
5 years, 6 months ago

Argentina vs Chile: Lionel Scaloni defends his reign ahead of Copa America third-place playoff

The Hindu  

Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni insisted he has already passed a major test of leadership ahead of his team's Copa America third-place playoff against Chile. Read | Copa America organisers brush off criticism of tournament Scaloni believes he has selected the best available squad for Argentina and said: "These players will be the future of the national team, whoever the coach …

Chile 0 Peru 3: Copa America holder crashes out in semifinal upset
5 years, 6 months ago

Chile 0 Peru 3: Copa America holder crashes out in semifinal upset

The Hindu  

Chile's hopes of winning a third successive Copa America are over after a heavy 3-0 defeat against an impressive Peru in Porto Alegre on Wednesday. First-half goals from Edison Flores and Yoshimar Yotun, along with Paolo Guerrero's late sealer, dashed La Roja's dreams of equalling Argentina's record of three consecutive continental triumphs and sent Peru through to its first final …

2019 Copa America: Peru upset Chile to set up final showdown against Brazil
5 years, 6 months ago

2019 Copa America: Peru upset Chile to set up final showdown against Brazil

India TV News  

Peru stunned two-time defending Chile in the semifinals of the Copa América on Wednesday, setting up a final against host Brazil on Sunday. The result kept Chile from adding to its titles from 2015 and 2016, ending its hopes of becoming the first team to win three straight South American trophies since Argentina in the 1940s. Chile's Eduardo Vargas could …

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