Claudio Bravo became the oldest player in Copa America history and made four saves to help Chile play Peru to a scoreless draw on Friday night in the tournament opener for both teams.
Chile’s best scoring chance came in the 16th minute when Alexis Sanchez was left wide open in front of the goal, but his redirection went over the crossbar.
The physical battle featured 37 fouls and four yellow cards.
WATCH | Canada set to make Copa America debut:
Canada’s men’s soccer team kicks off its inaugural appearance in the Copa America tournament Thursday in Atlanta against Lionel Messi’s top-ranked Argentina.
Chile and Peru trail Argentina in Group A.
Peru plays Canada on Tuesday at Kansas City, Kansas, then closes the first round against Argentina on June 29 at Miami Gardens, Florida.
Fourteen U.S. stadiums are hosting the tournament, which runs through June 14 and ends at Miami Gardens, Florida. Six nations from North and Central America and the Caribbean were added to the 10 South American teams, just as in the centennial Copa America in 2016.
WATCH | Buchanan eager for Copa America opener:
The 25-year-old from Brampton, Ont., discusses Canada’s tie in a friendly against world No. 2 France, and building confidence ahead of their Copa America opener on June 20th.
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