Chile booked a meeting with Argentina in the final of the Copa America Centenario courtesy of a comfortable 2-0 win over 10-man Colombia - that finished hours after schedule due to severe weather conditions in Chicago.
Chile booked a meeting with Argentina in the final of the Copa America Centenario courtesy of a comfortable 2-0 win over 10-man Colombia - that finished hours after schedule due to severe weather conditions in Chicago.
The defending champions raced out into a 2-0 lead after 11 minutes courtesy of early goals from Charles Aranguiz and Jose Fuenzalida.
Colombia winger Juan Cuadrado headed a cross down to Aranguiz, who had the simple task of slotting it past David Ospina, before Fuenzalida tapped home from close range after an Alexis Sanchez shot came off the post.
The skies finally cleared and action resumed at 10.25pm (local time) but wet patches all over the pitch made things difficult for the players.
Colombia worked hard to reduce the deficit but were dealt a huge blow when Carlos Sanchez received a second yellow card in the 57th minute.
Chile held on to the win to seal their spot in the final against Argentina, who spanked the United States 4-0 in the first semi-final.
The Copa America Centenario decider will be a rematch of the 2015 Copa America final in which Chile won after a penalty shootout.
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