Two-time Copa America champions Chile saved their bid for a 3rd title alive with a hard-fought 0-0 draw in opposition to Peru in Arlington on Friday. Neither staff got here out on prime within the tie on the Texas residence of the Dallas Cowboys NFL staff, however the consequence boosted Argentina's hopes of successful Group A. Chile rue a golden likelihood missed by veteran Inter Milan ahead Alexis Sanchez within the sixteenth minute. Sanchez, one of many heroes of Chile's two consecutive Copa America victories in 2015 and 2016, was put via within the six-yard field after a low go from Victor Davila.
However with sufficient time and house, the 35-year-old someway managed to get his shot over the bar, giving Peru a much-needed reprieve.
“I had one or two probabilities and that is the Copa América – when you’ve got an opportunity you need to make it,” Sánchez stated afterwards.
Regardless of his disappointment in entrance of objective, Sanchez insisted Chile was glad together with his efficiency.
“It feels good. I'm proud of my efficiency. I'm excited,” the previous Barcelona and Arsenal ahead stated.
Sanchez's misfired effort proved to be the most effective likelihood of the evening for Chile, who had 65% possession but managed only one shot on course through the recreation.
The chaotic contest by no means obtained off to begin, with 37 fouls disrupting the sport and making for a boring spectacle.
Peru's finest likelihood got here near the hour mark when Gianluca Lapadula scored with a volley from shut vary.
Peru's Uruguayan coach Jorge Fossati was excited by his staff's efficiency.
“Within the first half Chile had extra possession, however they couldn't do us a lot hurt,” he stated. “I noticed Peru with an excellent perspective, however they have been stressed and fewer assured of their play. However within the second half we improved quite a bit.
“I haven't seen something in Peru that may't be fastened. I do know we're not a machine, however we're taking steps in the suitable path.”
The consequence places Argentina, who beat Canada 2-0 within the event opener on Thursday, two factors clear on the prime.
Chile's different match is in opposition to Argentina in New Jersey on Tuesday, a repeat of the 2016 Copa Centenario last on the identical venue.
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