Any time nowpublished at 21:05 British Summer Time 4 July 2015
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They're clearly not sticklers for timing in Chile. After the anthems, a moments silence and some assorted faffing, we're still not under way.
Summary
Chile win first Copa America final
Higuain & Banega fail to score in shootout
Cagey final of very few chances
Argentina without a major trophy in 22 years
Any time nowpublished at 21:05 British Summer Time 4 July 2015
Anthem timepublished at 21:02 British Summer Time 4 July 2015
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The Argentina fans are fighting a losing battle trying to be heard singing their anthem. That doesn't stop them giving it a good old go, though, bouncing around and punching the air with delight.
No problems for the Chile fans. The Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Pradanos is united in song as their anthem blares out. Even the mascots are getting fully stuck in.
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Nearly therepublished at 20:57 British Summer Time 4 July 2015
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The trophy has been put out on a lovely little plinth, the stands are filling with noisy, flag-waving fans and the photographers are gathered around the tunnel. We're closing in on kick-off. The final of the 2015 Copa America is mere minutes away.
Image source, Getty ImagesSoldado's supportpublished at 20:55 British Summer Time 4 July 2015
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Tottenham's Spanish striker Roberto Soldado sends a message of good luck to Spurs team-mate Erik Lamela, who is part of the Argentina squad.
"I wish you all the best tonight my friend, come on Argentina," says Soldado.
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The buzz-word from the Chile camp ahead of this final is unity. England talk about 49 years of hurt. Imagine being Chilean. They were one of four teams who competed in the first Copa America in 1916 and have yet to claim a major trophy.
Defender Jose Rojas had this to say... “As a country and as a group, this is the moment when we must unite to achieve what we all desire. For 28 years we have not played in a final. As we Chileans unite as when there is a catastrophe, we must now do the same, because on Saturday we will need it.”
If they are to end their long wait tonight they need to do something they have only managed six times before in 85 attempts: beat Argentina.
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Six of the bestpublished at 20:52 British Summer Time 4 July 2015
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Let's be honest, Argentina's display in the semi-final against Paraguay has changed everything. Prior to that last-four clash, La Albiceleste hadn't hit the heights expected of them. Di Maria was short of confidence, Tevez was reportedly unhappy and Messi frustrated. They threw away a 2-0 lead to draw with Paraguay in their first game, sneaked 1-0 wins in the other group games and survived the lottery of penalties in the last eight.
Then, in the Estadio Municipal Alcaldesa Ester Roa Rebolledo on Tuesday, they went from Clark Kents to Supermen. Six goals, two of which were scored by Di Maria, all of which involved Messi has washed away doubt and sent them into this final with renew belief.
Image source, AFPHow we got herepublished at 20:49 British Summer Time 4 July 2015
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Just in case you are new to Copa America 2015, here is a quick recap of how we got down to the last two...
Both teams finished top of their respective groups with identical records of two wins and a draw from their three games. Chile beat Ecuador 2-0, drew 3-3 with Mexico and beat Bolivia 5-0, while Argentina were less convincing, starting with a 2-2 draw with Paraguay before successive 1-0 wins over Uruguay and Jamaica.
Chile saw off Uruguay (1-0) andPeru (2-1) to reach the final,while Argentina needed penalties to beat Colombia (5-4 after a 0-0 draw) before slamming into fifth gear tosmash Paraguay 6-1 in the semis.
In short, Chile have been consistent, but Argentina have hit heights untouched by any other side in the tournament.
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For even more preview material on tonight's final, why not have a listen to this week's World Football programme, which is the BBC World Service's final programme from the Copa America in Chile.
Presented by Mani Djazmi, the show looks at the heavy handed tactics used by the Santiago police to repress celebrations following Chile's semi-final victory and also contains a number of interviews, including Chile's former Liverpool player Mark Gonzalez and Peru assistant coach and ex-Newcastle star Nolberto Solano.
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Not since Chile reached the semi-finals of their own World Cup in 1962 has there been such a clamour to gain entry to a sporting event in the country.
Such is the hunger amongst the Chilean fans to attend tonight's final that tickets are reportedly going for as much as $25,000 on some websites. That is just a cheeky 625 times the original price. You wouldn't want to shell that out and watch them lose.
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Quote MessageThe early kick-off and sunshine really makes this feel like a Cup final day. Through the hazy smog, the Andes is just about visible in the distance, but few will be taking their eyes off the pitch over the next couple of hours. Fierce whistling as Argentina's players came out onto the pitch to warm-up. And the biggest cheer was for Chile's cult-hero Gary Medel. Journalists taking selfies in the press box. They're just as excited as the fans. The cab driver who brought us to the Stadium scoffed at the idea of listening to the game on the radio as he works. He's going to a local bar. As he pointed out, there won't be a single Chilean in need of a taxi once this game kicks-off.
Richard Padula, BBC World Service in Santiago
Great visionpublished at 20:39 British Summer Time 4 July 2015
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Always the Copa bridesmaid...published at 20:39 British Summer Time 4 July 2015
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Unlike 14-time winners Argentina, Chile have never won the Copa America. The closest they have come is losing finalist, on four occasions (1955, 1956, 1979 and 1987).
This is their seventh time hosting the event, from which they have an impressive record, never having finished worse than fourth.
Oh, and they have never beaten Argentina at the Copa America in 24 attempts. So today is all about achieving firsts for the Chileans.
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Two changes for Chile , with Francisco Silva and Jean Beausejour (formerly of Wigan and Birmingham) coming in, in place of Jose Rojas and Miiko Albornoz. Word is that the former will be deployed as a man-marker on Messi. Good luck with that, son.
Unsurprisingly, Argentina stay with the same XI that hammered Paraguay 6-1 in the semis. If it ain't broke...
They will have to do without Ezequiel Garay, though, who apparently has a stomach complaint.
Line-upspublished at 20:27
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Chile: Bravo, Isla, Medel, Silva, Beausejour, Aranguiz, Diaz, Vidal, Valdivia, Sanchez, Vargas.
Argentina: Romero, Zabaleta, Dimichelis, Otamendi, Rojo, Biglia, Mascherano, Pastore, Messi, Aguero, Di Maria.
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Whoa, hang on a sec. There are two teams playing in this final (as is the minimum requirement with these sort of things). And we don't want all this early focus on a talented Argentina side to overshadow their also impressive opponents and hosts Chile.
The list of established stars in their squad may not be as lengthy, but they do possess the tournament's leading scorer, Eduardo Vargas, and a couple of other players you definitely will have heard of: Arturo Vidal and Alexis Sanchez.
In addition, the Chileans out-scored Argentina in the group stages and saw off holders Uruguay en route to this final. They'll be cocked, locked and ready to rock for this.
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