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Alexis wins the Copa America

Alexis Sanchez scored the winning penalty for Chile as they overcame Argentina on penalties to secure their first ever Copa America success. The Arsenal man dinked a cheeky ‘Panenka’ effort to seal a 4-1 shootout victory after a fraught and tense game had ended 0-0 after 120 minutes. The victory for the hosts sent the Santiago crowd wild as they celebrated the end of a 99-year wait for the trophy. The heartbreak for Lionel Messi and Argentina adds to last summer’s defeat in the World Cup final and extends their winless run in international tournaments to 22-years. Alexis was at the centre of much of Chile’s best play, displaying his usual hustle and bustle both on and off the...
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