Chile beat Argentina on penalties

Alexis Sanchesz and Marcos Rojo © Action Images

Chile beat Argentina on penalties

Chile won the Copa America for the first time on Saturday when they beat Argentina 4-1 on penalties after the match had ended 0-0 following 90 minutes and extra-time.

Alexis Sanchez netted the clinching goal from the spot after Gonzalo Higuain and Ever Banega had missed for Argentina.

The nail-biting finish came after a tense game during which neither side dominated and clear-cut chances were few and far between.

Chile, who had beaten Argentina just once in 38 competitive matches before the final, won the title for the first time in the tournament's 99-year history in front of an ecstatic home crowd at the National Stadium.

on Saturday, July 4, 2015