Tuesday, June 14, 2016

Copa America: Chile Join Argentina In Quarterfinals

Two games were played in Group D as group-stage play in the Copa America came to a conclusion.

At Philadelphia:

Eduardo Vargas (15', 43') and Alexis Sanchez (50', 89') each scored twice as Chile doubled up Panama 4-2 and locked up a berth in the quarterfinal round and set themselves up for a Sunday match at Santa Clara, California with Mexico.

At Seattle:

Erik Lamela (13'), Ezequiel Lavezzi (15'), and Victor Cuesta (32') each scored a first-half goal as Argentina locked up the Group D crown after dominating Bolivia 3-0.  The Argentinians will face Venezuela on Saturday at Foxborough, Massachusetts.

Final Group D Standings:

1. Argentina (GP: 3; GD: +9; PTS: 9)
2. Chile (GP: 3; GD: +2; PTS: 6)
3. Panama (GP: 3; GD: -6; PTS: 3)
4. Bolivia (GP: 3; GD: -5; PTS: 0)

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