Defeat Uruguay, Chile Managed To Advance After Waiting 16 Years La Roja

Chile managed to advance to the semifinals of the Copa America 2015. breakouts that should be celebrated by La Roja considering they had to wait 16 years to be able to do it again . Is a 1-0 victory over Uruguay in the quarter-finals held in Estadion Nacional , Thursday ( 06/25/2015 ) morning local time, which passed Chile to the last four . The winning goal protege Jorge Sampaoli was created Mauricio Isla in the 81st minute .
As host to the semifinals of a tournament break-out like so imperative and tasted so sweet for Chile , because for the first time since 16 years ago they managed to perform in this phase .

The last time Chile were able to pass the quarterfinals is at issue in 1999 , when they beat Colombia 3-2 in the round before losing on penalties in the semi-finals of Uruguay . At that time, Chile was reinforced his top striker duo , Marcelo Salas and Ivan Zamorano .

Afterwards Chile maximum achievement is just the quarterfinals in 2001, 2007, and 2011. In 2004 Chile immediately eliminated in the group phase. Chile is now the opportunity to win its first trophy wide open after a semi-final "only" will face between Peru or Bolivia. As quoted from Misterchip, Chile's victory also extended the home side a winning record against the champions of the Copa America to 15 versus 8.

Meanwhile, Uruguay exacerbate their record against the hosts with the defending champion status. Of the 12 meetings, seven times they suffered defeat. The remaining four wins and one draw.

The game
The game runs three minutes Chile already received threats from Uruguay. Diego Rolan hard shot to be pushed over by Claudio Bravo laboriously right on the goal line. In the 11th minute Chile rotation when Jose Valdivia got the chance to do a solo run to the penalty box Uruguay. After passing the last player, he fired a shot that still hovers over the bar.

In the first half of Chile dominated the game and did not allow Uruguay to develop the game . Combination of Alexis Sanchez , Valdivia , and Arturo Vidal made ​​a rearguard Uruguay helter-skelter . In the 36th minute Vidal tried to test the resilience of Fernando Muslera in goal . Release hard shot and forcing Muslera punches the ball. Fortunately ball gag from Muslera could not be utilized Chile player .

Meanwhile Uruguay try to take advantage of dead ball execution to threaten the goal of Chile , but always failed .

0-0 score lasted until halftime .

Six minutes after the restart Uruguay threatened when Cavani fired a volley from 35 yards . Unfortunately, the ball is still above the target areas . In the 53rd minute from a free kick situation Uruguay , there was chaos in the defense of Chile and the ball fell at the feet of Rolan . Rolan lucky kick deviated slightly on the side of the goal Bravo .

Uruguay have lost Cavani in the 63rd minute for a second yellow card . The penalty was awarded after Cavani considered slaps Gonzalo Jara . Losing one player does not make Uruguay lost spurs because they can threaten in the 78th minute through Carlos Sanchez . However , volley from 30 yards can be pushed over by Bravo .

Finally broke the deadlock in the 81st minute when Isla brought Chile a 1-0 lead . Sweep the ball less perfect than Muslera made ​​the ball fell at the feet of Valdivia . He immediately pass to Isla who calmly sent the ball into the left corner Muslera . One player had to leave the pitch due to Uruguay for two yellow cards . Now turn to Jorge Fucile in the 88th minute after a tackle telatnya to Sanchez .

The score remained 1-0 to win Chile and they are entitled to qualify for the semifinals .

Team Line-up
Chile: Bravo; Isla, Medel, Jara, Mena; Diaz (Fernandez 71'), Aranguiz, Vidal; Valdivia (Pizarro 85'); Alexis, Vargas (Pinilla 78').

Uruguay: Muslera; Pereira, Gimenez, Godin, Fucile; Sanchez (Rodriguez 85'), Arevalo, Gonzalez, Rodriguez; Rolan (Abel Hernandez 58'), Cavani.