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Chile Defeats Argentina On Penalties To Win Copa America Centenario
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Chile's Alexis Sanchez (7) vies with Argentina's Lionel Messi during La Roja's 0-0 (4-2 penalties) win over La Albiceleste in the Copa America Centenario final at MetLife Stadium.
Fans react during pre-match festivities.
Argentina and Chile starters stand during pre-match ceremonies.
Argentina's Angel Di Maria (7) takes on Chile's Jose Fuenzalida.
Chile's Charles Aranguiz (20) vies with Argentina's Ever Banega (19) and Angel Di Maria (7).
Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) takes on Chile's Arturo Vidal (8).
Chile's Jose Fuenzalida attacks during first-half play.
Chile's Arturo Vidal (8) looks to pass the ball while Argentina's Ever Banega defends.
Chile's Jose Fuenzalida (6) attacks while Argentina's Marcos Rojo gives chase.
Referee Heber Lopes orders Argentina's Marcos Rojo (16) off the pitch after giving him a red card in the 43rd minute.
Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) vies with Chile's Francisco Silva.
Chile's Eduardo Vargas (11) passes the ball while Argentina's Matias Kranevitter (left) defends.
Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) maneuvers against Chile's Jean Beausejour.
Argentina's Gonzalo Higuain (9) dribbles upfield while other players pursue.
Argentina's Sergio Aguero (11) vies with Chile's Gonzalo Jara.
Chile's Gonzalo Jara advances the ball while Argentina's Lucas Biglia gives chase.
Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) vies with Chile's Gonzalo Jara (right) while Edson Puch (22) looks on.
Argentina's Erik Lamela (18) vies with Chile's Gary Medel (17) and Mauricio Isla (4).
Argentina's Gonzalo Higuain (9) attacks while other players and referee Heber Lopes give chase.
Argentina's Lionel Messi (10) engages a swarm of Chilean defenders.
Chile's Arturo Vidal takes an unsuccessful attempt during the penalty-kick shootout.
Argentina's Lionel Messi stares at the ball moments before missing his attempt during the penalty-kick shootout.
Chile goalkeeper Claudio Bravo reacts after saving Lucas Biglia's attempt during the penalty-kick shootout.
Chile supporters react at the end of the match.
Chile's Eduardo Vargas receives the Golden Boot as the top scorer of Copa America Centenario.
Chile's Alexis Sanchez receives the Golden Ball as the best player of Copa America Centenario.
Chile captain Claudio Bravo lifts the Copa America Centenario trophy as teammates celebrate.
Chile's Arturo Vidal displays the Copa America Centenario trophy.
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