Chile wins the 2016 Copa America Centenario, beating Argentina 4-2 on penalties

In a repeat of last year’s final, Chile won the 2016 Copa America Centenario in the early hours of Monday morning, beating Argentina 4-2 on penalties in New Jersey.

After 120 minutes without goals, the decider went to a penalty shootout. Despite missing their opening kick when Arturo Vidal saw his shot saved by Sergio Romero, Chile converted all of their remaining penalties and retain the Copa America trophy.

Lionel Messi blasted his penalty kick high over the bar, before Lucas Biglia saw his attempt well saved by Chile’s goalkeeper and Messi’s Barcelona team-mate, Claudio Bravo.

The match was bitty and somewhat violent, with few clear-cut chances and many cards.

Both sides were also reduced to ten men in the first half, with Marcelo Diaz and Marcos Rojo seeing red for Chile and Argentina, respectively.

Some awards

First a Fair Play award for Argentina, received by Sergio Romero.

Now the Golden Glove award, given to Claudio Bravo (a perfect performance from him tonight again).

Golden Boot winner is given to Eduardo Vargas.

Player of the tournament..Alexis Sanchez!

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