Copa America: Peru vs Chile

This Wednesday, Peru and Chile will play the 21st edition of the Pacific Classic for the Copa America, in what is one of the most repeated matches in the continental tournament. Until the 90s, the statistics were even, but in recent years, the southern team has taken advantage.

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It was Chile's golden generation that tilted the balance in their favor and led their team to win eight times in the Copa America against Peru, which achieved six wins, and the other six matches ended in a draw.

Precisely, the team of Arturo Vidal, Alexis Sanchez, and Eduardo Vargas won the last two matches against Peru. These victories by 'La Roja' force us to go back to 1993 to remember the last triumph of the Peruvian team.

Peru 1-0 Chile
06-24-1993 / Stadium: Alejandro Serrano in Cuenca, Ecuador / First round.

The last victory of the Peruvian national team against Chile dates back to the 1993 Copa America in Ecuador. On that occasion, a penalty converted by Chemo Del Solar allowed the only goal of the match, which meant Peru's qualification to the quarterfinals and the elimination of 'La Roja'.

Chile 1-0 Peru
07-12-2011 / Stadium: Malvinas Argentinas in Mendoza, Argentina / First round.

To see a Pacific Classic in the Copa America again, 18 years had to pass. It was in the group stage of the 2011 Argentina edition when Peru, led by Sergio Markarian, and the Chileans under Claudio Borghi fought for first place in the group. While Peru saved some players, Chile deployed all its artillery and, in the end, the victory went to the southern team with an own goal by André Carrillo.

Chile 2-1 Peru
06-29-2015 / Stadium: Nacional in Santiago, Chile / Semifinal.

The last Peru vs. Chile match in the Copa America took place four years ago in the 2015 edition hosted by the Chileans. It was a match marked by Carlos Zambrano's early expulsion and the efforts of the Peruvian team to equalize until the end, but they had to settle for playing the third-place match.