Argentina finishes 3rd in the Copa America after 2-1 win over Chile

By Naveel Krishant

07/07/2019

Lionel Messi and Gary Medel were sent off in the 37th minute of the game [Photo:BBC]

Argentina has finished in third place of the Copa America after they beat Chile 2-1 in the third/ fourth play-off.

Sergio Aguero and Paulo Dybala scored the goals for Argentina while Lionel Messi was shown a red card.

This is only the second time Messi has been sent off in his career, with his only other red card coming on his international debut 14 years ago.

Arturo Vidal scored for Chile while Gary Medel was also shown a red card for them.

Meanwhile, Brazil will play Peru in the final at 8am tomorrow.

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