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Chile, Argentina meet in Final Saturday
By: Ethan Back - StatFox
Published: 7/3/2015  at  3:44:00 AM
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ARGENTINA vs. CHILE

Copa América
Final
Kick-off: Saturday, 4:00 p.m. ET
Line: Chile +260, Argentina +105, Tie +240, Total: 2.5

Chile takes on Argentina in what should be an exciting Copa América Final on Saturday.

Chile has managed to make the Copa América Final on home soil, and will look to finally win its first-ever title in the South American tournament. Including the knockout stage, Chile has four wins and one draw, and has looked like the most dangerous team for the majority of the tournament. Eduardo Vargas has been in excellent form, and his two goals in the semi-finals against Peru brought his tally to four, making him the top scorer at the Copa América thus far. Alexis Sánchez has only scored once, but he has still looked menacing in Chile’s attack, and Jorge Valdivia has been world class in the attacking midfield. At the back, goalkeeper Claudio Bravo has been relatively untested coming into the Final, but that will more than likely change against Argentina. Gary Medel, despite an unfortunate own goal in the semi-finals, has been solid, but his new partner in the center of defense, José Rojas, looked shaky as Gonzalo Jara’s replacement. A mistake or two by Rojas could prove costly for the Chileans’ hopes. Argentina’s forwards will not take mercy on the inexperienced defender, and Lionel Messi, Sergio Agüero, and Angel Di María will look to continue their country’s ruthless attacking ways against Chile. Coming off of a stunning 6-1 win over Paraguay in the semi-finals, Argentina’s confidence will be flying high coming into this match. Di María had a brace and Agüero found the back of the net once, and Messi had a phenomenal all-around display, highlighted by his three assists. Given both teams’ offensive abilities, this game should see over 2.5 goals scored. And while Argentina has yet to face a team as dynamic as Chile, Messi and his teammates should be able to prevail by a score of 3-1.


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