Eduardo Vargas scored four goals as defending champion Chile embarrassed Mexico 7-0 in a remarkable quarterfinal to reach the final four of the Copa America Centenario.
Disjointed and inconsistent heading into Saturday’s blockbuster clash at Levi’s Stadium, Chile was the complete opposite as it dismantled Mexico, whose 22-game unbeaten streak came to an abrupt end in scenes similar to Brazil’s 7-1 demolition at the hands of Germany at the 2014 World Cup.
All eyes were on Mexico amid its impeccable run of form but El Tri failed to perform in a dark day for Mexican football, seemingly giving up in second half, conceding three goals in the space of eight minutes after Vargas and Edson Puch put the Chileans in control at the interval.
Alexis Sanchez – who moved joint second on the nation’s all-time goalscoring list alongside Ivan Zamorano with his 34th international strike – got in on the action four minutes into the second half before teammate Vargas completed his hat trick and then some, making it six goals in two matches.
Puch added a second of his own late in the game as Chile earned a semifinal showdown with Colombia.
[Goal.com]