Chile begin Copa America campaign with 4-0 win vs Japan

Chile begin Copa America campaign with 4-0 win vs Japan

by Joseph Anthony
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Chile’s Eduardo Vargas celebrates scoring their fourth goal

Defending champions Chile kicked off their bid for a third straight Copa America title with a 4-0 win over Japan in Sau Paulo.

Eduardo Vargas scored a second-half brace as Chile took advantage of too many squandered chances by Japan, one of two teams invited to take part in the South American tournament.

Japanโ€™s youthful side showed promising signs despite the scoreline, with Real Madrid Castillaโ€™s new midfielder Kubo a particular standout, but poor finishing from 20-year-old striker Ayase Ueda opened up the opportunity for Chile to secure a comfortable three points.

Erick Pulgar set up the victory just before the break when he headed in Charles Aranguizโ€™s corner in the 41st minute and Vargas netted his first nine minutes into the second half.

Manchester Unitedโ€™s Alexis Sanchez headed into the top-left corner in the 82nd minute before Vargas quickly added his second a minute later to wrap up the win.

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