Chile defeated Ecuador after a fierce battle.

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uring the night from Friday to Saturday, the second round matches of the Copa America tournament were played in Group C.

The national teams of Chile and Ecuador clashed at the "Fonte Nova" stadium. Ecuadorians, showing their teeth, had to admit Chile's advantage and accept an early exit from the tournament - they no longer have a chance to qualify for the knockouts.

Chile took the lead in the 8th minute, but after 18 minutes, Enner Valencia equalized with a penalty kick.

Alexis Sanchez scored the winning goal for Chile at the beginning of the second half.

Ecuador's chances of salvation vanished completely when Gabriel Achillier received a red card in the 89th minute.

In Group C, Chile is in first place with 6 points. Uruguay has four points, Japan has one, and Ecuador has yet to score a single point.

Result:

Ecuador 1 - 2 Chile

8' [0 - 1] J. Fuenzalida

26' [1 - 1] E. Valencia (penalty kick)

51' [1 - 2] A. Sanchez

89' G. Achilier (Ecuador) sent off