Yesterday evening (11:00 p.m. French time), Guillermo Maripàn’s Chile started their Copa America against one of the competition’s favorites: Lionel Messi’s Argentina. The two teams parted with a draw of one goal everywhere.
The Albiceleste opened the scoring in the first period with a splendid free kick from Lionel Messi, the only lightening in the soporific first 45 minutes. During the second act, La Roja will be more dangerous and manage to equalize. On penalty, Arturo Vidal sees his shot repelled by Martinez on the crossbar, Eduardo Vargas is in ambush to send the ball into the net of the Argentine goalkeeper.
Holder as very regularly in selection, the defender of AS Monaco played the entire meeting in defense.
Chile thus obtains its first point in this group B which will see the first 4 (out of 5 teams) qualify for the quarter-finals. Next opponent of Guillermo Maripàn’s teammates: Bolivia, this Friday at 23:00.
Photo : Thiago Ribeiro – Agif – AG Ncia Of Photography – Estadvo Conte – Icon Sport
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