Copa America: Chile Blasts Bolivia, Both Advance To Quarterfinals; El Tri Eliminated

The final cycle of group-stage games in the Copa America commenced on Friday in Chile with both contests taking place in Group A:

At Rancagua:

Enner Valencia scored the winning goal in the 57th minute as Ecuador kept their chanced of advancing from the group stage alive after they eliminated Mexico 2-1.

At Santiago:

Charles Aranguiz scored twice (2', 65') as hosts Chile laid waste to Bolivia 5-0.  Both teams advanced to the quarterfinal round.

Final Group A Standings:

1. Chile (GP: 3; GD: +7; PTS: 7)
2. Bolivia (GP: 3; GD: -4; PTS: 4)
3. Ecuador (GP: 3; GD: -2; PTS: 3)
4. Mexico (GP 3; GD: -1; PTS: 2)

Chile and Bolivia advanced to the quarterfinal round.  Ecuador can also advance by finishing as one of the two best third-placed teams.