Sunday, June 26, 2016

Chile clinch Copa America title in shootout (Reuters)

Jun 26, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Argentina midfielder Lionel Messi (10) battles for the ball with Chile's Gonzalo Jara during the second half in the championship match of the 2016 Copa America Centenario soccer tournament at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

EAST RUTHERFORD, New Jersey (Reuters) - Chile upset favorites Argentina with a a penalty shootout victory in the Copa America final at MetLife Stadium on Sunday to retain their title in the world's oldest continental soccer competition. With the dynamic Artur Vidal back after suspension, Chile earned themselves bragging rights as South America's dominant team as they beat heavyweights Argentina on penalties for a second straight year in the tournament decider. ...


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