Chile advances in Copa America

Defender Mauricio Isla scored in the 81st minute as host Chile defeated defending champion Uruguay, 1- 0, at Santiago and advanced to the semifinals of the Copa America.

Chile dominated the game from the start and Isla finally broke the deadlock with a low shot from just inside the box after a pass by Jorge Valdivia, advancing his team to the semifinals of the South America tournament for the f irst time in 16 years. Chile will face the winner of the Bolivia- Peru matchup.

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