Chile hold Peru to goalless draw in Copa America opener

22 Jun 2024
Copa America
Veteran goalkeeper Claudio Bravo produced a string of fine saves to earn Chile a valuable point in a goalless draw against Peru in Copa America.

Chile have goalkeeper Claudio Bravo to thank for securing a 0-0 draw against Peru in their Copa America opener in a result that leaves Group A wide open.

The teams nullified each other in a bruising first half that was low on quality, with the best chance falling to Chile's Alexis Sanchez in the 15th minute of Friday's clash.

But the attacker sent his shot over the bar after making an intelligent run into the six-yard box.

Jorge Fossati's Peru came out with intent in the second half and created a number of promising opportunities, but Chile's Bravo pulled off a string of saves to keep the scores level, including a remarkable double save to deny Gianluca Lapadula and Paolo Guerrero.

His performance in goal made it an even more special night for the former Barcelona and Manchester City goalkeeper, who at 41 years, two months and 16 days became the oldest-ever Copa America player.

The teams earned a point each and trail Group A leaders Argentina by two following the defending champions' 2-0 win over Canada on Thursday.

(c) AAP

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