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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