Erick Pulgar had opened the scoring for Chile in the first half before Vargas doubled the 2015 and 2016 champions’ advantage with a deflected second-half strike. Vidal says Chile are team to fear ahead of Japan Copa clashThe win saw Chile join Uruguay at the top of Group C, level on points and goal difference. We’re sad to lose but proud that we really took it to them.”Japan had started confidently, dominating territory and possession albeit without threatening the Chile goal. The half closed with Chile threatening to add to their lead, Sanchez’s header from close range saved by Osako. Chile picked up where they left off as the second half got under way, stroking the ball around confidently to deny Japan possession.

Source: The Express Tribune June 18, 2019 06:44 UTC