Chile realise a dream, heartbreak for Argentina

Chile won the Copa America for the first time in the tournament's 99-year history on Saturday when they beat Argentina 4-1 on penalties after 90 minutes and extra time failed to produce a goal.

Alexis Sanchez netted the clinching goal from the spot after Gonzalo Higuain and Ever Banega had missed for Argentina.

The nail-biting finish came after a tense 0-0 draw in which neither side dominated and clear-cut chances were few and far between.

Chile had beaten Argentina just once in 38 competitive matches before the final and celebrated the triumph in front of an ecstatic home crowd at the Estadio Nacional.