Chile beats Argentina in shoot out to win 2016 Copa América
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EAST RUTHERFORD, Jun. 26, 2016 (AMP) — Centenario : Chile claimed a second Copa América crown after defeating Argentina 4-2 on penalties (after a 0-0 draw) in the final on Sunday night at the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford.
The score was still nil-all at the end of the regulation game time and overtime. The Chilians finally emerged the victors in the penalty shootout session by winning 4-2.
Fixtures and Results : Second Round
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Overview
Argentina at the Copa América
- 14 titles (1921, 1925, 1927, 1929, 1937, 1941, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1955, 1957, 1959, 1991, 1993)
- 41 participations in the qualifications (first in 1916)
- Statistics: Champions (1921, 1925, 1927, 1929, 1937, 1941, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1955, 1957, 1959, 1991, 1993) Runners-up (1916, 1917, 1920, 1923, 1924, 1926, 1935, 1942, 1960, 1967, 2004, 2007, 2015) Third Place (1919, 1956, 1963, 1989) Fourth Place (1922, 1987)
Chile at the Copa América
- 1 title (2015)
- 38 participations in the qualifications (first in 1916)
- Statistics: Champions (2015) Runners-up (1955, 1956, 1979, 1987) Third Place (1926, 1941, 1945, 1967, 1991) Fourth Place (1916, 1917, 1919, 1920, 1924, 1935, 1939, 1947, 1953, 1999)
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Argentina
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0:0
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Chile
2:4 (penalties), 0:0 (a.e.t.), 0:0 (0:0)
- 26 June 2016
- 20:00
- East Rutherford
Copa América History
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Read on to know more on the history and origin of the Copa América.