Chile vs. Argentina: A Tense Final at the Copa América Centenario
Scoreless Draw Sends the Match to Penalty Kicks
June 26, 2016 | MetLife Stadium, New Jersey
The highly anticipated Copa América Centenario final between Chile and Argentina took place on June 26, 2016, at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. The match lived up to its billing as a thrilling and evenly contested affair, with neither team able to break the deadlock during regulation or extra time.
Chile, the defending champions, had several chances to score throughout the game. Arturo Vidal had a shot saved by Sergio Romero in the first half, while Alexis Sánchez saw his effort cleared off the line in the second half. Argentina, meanwhile, had their own opportunities, with Lionel Messi rattling the crossbar in the first half and Gonzalo Higuaín missing a golden chance in the dying minutes of extra time.
With the score still locked at 0-0 after 120 minutes, the match went to a penalty shootout. Chile ultimately prevailed 4-2, with Claudio Bravo saving penalties from Higuaín and Messi. It was Chile's second Copa América title in a row, and their first major international triumph since 1955.
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