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For the hosts this tournament has been all about winning first continental trophy, meaning expediency and pragmatism have been paramount on way to finalWhen they dreamed of this moment, did they dream it this way? For Chile this Copa América has been all about winning a first trophy, about completing a quest that began when they took part in the first tournament in Buenos Aires 99 years ago. On home soil, with a fine, united squad all essentially fit and in form, this is the sort of chance that comes along extremely infrequently and, sure enough, with a 2-1 win over Peru, they have reached their first final since 1987.
But was this really how they wanted to get there? A controversial red card for Peru’s Carlos Zambrano in the 20th minute, the non-award of a card of any colour for Arturo Vidal when he shoved Zambrano in the face early on, an opening goal that was marginally offside: all of it contributed to an evening that felt disturbingly unsatisfying. Perhaps Chile’s fans don’t care, perhaps they will judge that silverware vindicates all else, but the sense is of them snatching with increasing desperation as the prize comes within reach.
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But was this really how they wanted to get there? A controversial red card for Peru’s Carlos Zambrano in the 20th minute, the non-award of a card of any colour for Arturo Vidal when he shoved Zambrano in the face early on, an opening goal that was marginally offside: all of it contributed to an evening that felt disturbingly unsatisfying. Perhaps Chile’s fans don’t care, perhaps they will judge that silverware vindicates all else, but the sense is of them snatching with increasing desperation as the prize comes within reach.
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