Background of the Story
Claudio Bravo made history on Friday night, becoming the oldest player in Copa America history at 41 years and 69 days old. His remarkable performance in the tournament opener helped Chile secure a scoreless draw against Peru.
Bravo’s Heroic Saves
Bravo’s crucial contributions included four vital saves, with standout moments in the 79th minute. He first stopped a first-time shot by Gianluca Lapadula and then denied Paolo Guerrero’s rebound attempt, impressing the crowd of 43,030 at AT&T Stadium.
Chile’s Missed Opportunity
Chile’s best chance to score came in the 16th minute when Alexis Sánchez found himself wide open in front of the goal. Unfortunately, his redirection went over the crossbar, leaving Chile without a goal.
Physical Play and Group Standings
The match was a physical battle, featuring 37 fouls and four yellow cards. Chile and Peru now trail Argentina in Group A, following Argentina’s 2-0 victory over Canada on Thursday.
Upcoming Matches
Looking ahead, Argentina will face Chile on Tuesday in East Rutherford, New Jersey, in a rematch of the 2016 Copa America final. Peru will play Canada on the same day in Kansas City, Kansas, before closing the first round against Argentina on June 29 in Miami Gardens, Florida.
Tournament Details
The Copa America tournament is being hosted across 14 U.S. stadiums, running through July 14 and concluding in Miami Gardens, Florida. This edition includes six nations from North and Central America and the Caribbean, similar to the centennial Copa America in 2016.