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Sanchez sends Chile into Copa America quarter-finals

Chile's Alexis Sanchez celebrates after scoring his side's second goal against Ecuador during a Copa America Group C soccer match at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador , Brazil, Friday, June 21, 2019. (Photo by AP)

In the 2019 Copa America, defending champions Chile have booked their place in the quarter-finals following a 2-1 win over Ecuador in Group C.

José Pedro Fuenzalida put Chile in front after just 8 minutes of play, beating the Ecuadorian keeper with a fine shot.

Ecuador drew level in the 26th minute when Enner Valencia smashed his penalty into the roof of the net.

The Chileans retook the lead 6 minutes after the break through Alexis Sanchez, who gave his side their 2nd victory in the tournament.

The reds top Group C on 6 points, 2 ahead of Uruguay.


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