The historical marker corresponding to Chile-Brazil Copa America 1987 (Red matches)
The Copa America 1987 he had to Chile as one of the major players in the tournament. That edition had 10 participants divided into 3 groups. Only the winner of each one of them classify for the semifinals where he would join the defending champion, in this case Uruguay.
Red was drawn in Group B along with Venezuela Y Brazil so the task of classifying as first was not going to be easy. Chile He was able to defeat by 3 goals 1 the vinotinto also was defeated by a resounding 5-0 by Brazilians. Thus, the last date should define who passed the semifinals and Chileans were forced to win to achieve.
We will mark 4 to Brazil”
The 3 July 1987 the Olympic Stadium in Cordoba, in Argentina, He witnessed one of the biggest days of the Chilean national team. Red faced the meeting as a final and was able to achieve the biggest win in their history with Brazil rival. Before the match several players from Chile They were cautious in their statements to the media. But nevertheless, with so much insistence by reporters Chilean coach said: “We will win four-nil to Brazil ". Said and done.
Chile 4 Brazil 0
Although canarinha had a squad with players like much level bald, Ricardo Rocha, Raí, Owns, Muller or jovencísimo Romario, Chile I knew withstand attacks his rival with the goalkeeper ‘Condor’ Rojas as great figure. Before the break a goal from Ivo Basay put the Chileans ahead. Just start the second half Letelier It was the second. From there Brazil He lowered his arms and received two more goals again Basay Y Letelier to complete the 4-0 definitive.
The training beat Brazil 4-0 It was as follows: Rojas; Reyes, Astengo, Toro, Hormazábal; Pizarro, Mardones, Contreras, Puebla; Basay (80´ Zamorano), Letelier (76´ Salgado) (Photo: Football stories)
Chile He qualified for the semifinals where he was also able to win a large Colombia. Meanwhile, Uruguay, last champion, eliminated the host Argentina. The final between Chile and Uruguay (much more rested) It was for charrúas who won for 1-0 with a little work Bengoechea at Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires.
While Chileans were one step away from achieving the title of champion, that Copa America 1987 He happened to the history of the Red thanks to an impressive victory against Brazil 4-0 their fans still remember with confidence.
