Claudio Bravo: Confident in the game with his feet and with good precision in long clearances when Chile got complicated in the starts. He twice prevented Argentina from scoring after the break, with quick and agile saves.
Mauritius Island: He struggled to get into the dynamics of the match at the start, playing little and having difficulty controlling his defensive sector. He moved into attack in the second half and took part in a great offensive attack, sending in a cross. He did his job.
Igor Lichnovsky: He was one of the best in the first half. Firm and agile, constantly interrupting the Argentines’ actions. He also dared with the ball at his feet and made clear decisions. His performance did not drop afterwards, remaining firm in the centre of defence. He provided security.
Paulo Diaz: At the beginning he was not regularly required, but when he had to participate he showed hierarchy, with success in duels, adequate exit passes and winning in the aerial game. Playing presence, weight and height in the center of defense.
Gabriel Suazo: Very active in the initial fraction. He constantly got the ball to him and, on most occasions, he re-enabled his safety. He also dared to double down on attack. He maintained the same individual line of play in the second half.
Erick Pulgar: It was less than enough, starting somewhat disconnected from the process of the game and arriving at the wrong time on occasions. At the end of the first half, he was better with the ball and made cuts to the opponent’s play and recovered the ball. He gravitated as a central midfielder, and to the extent expected, his presence on the field was noticeable. He was replaced by Marcelino Núñez, at 76 minutes.
Rodrigo Echeverría: Active, dynamic and with the intensity that the development of the match required when Argentina attacked. It was on Messi in the descents to enter the game of the trans-Andean captain and he kept him under control. He did not decline and maintained the imprint of his game afterwards. He was able to score 1-0 for Chile in the first risky attacking action. Later, and with another shot, he was also close to converting.
Darío Osorio: It was difficult for him to get into action in the first half. He was seen far away to the right, observing everything that was happening. He tried to change the landscape, but he also failed to connect through associations. He gained more confidence later with good actions on the ball. He was the best of La Roja in the second fraction.
Alexis Sanchez: It was not the help expected in the exits, when Chile was able to recover the ball and was enabled on offense. He couldn’t turn with the ball and always lost in disputes. He intervened very little during the complement and was the first substitution when he came out for Marcos Bolados.
Victor Dávila: At first he received a blow to the face from which it was difficult for him to recover. Since Chile did not have the ball, his contribution was concentrated in the defensive phase, even reaching the goal line during setbacks. He ended up playing as a second center forward and looked exhausted.
Eduardo Vargas: He tried to get into action with openings and descents, but it had no impact. It was difficult for him to act with the ball to deliver the expected progression to come out of the defensive zone. Sacrificed, he always lent a hand by running back when Argentina intensified their control of the game.
Substitutes
Marcos Bolados: At 65 minutes, he came on for Alexis Sánchez. He ran and performed as a left midfielder.
Marcelino Nunez: He entered through Thumb. He tried to play with the ball and was also active in pressing actions.
Nicolás Fernández: He entered for Isla in the final minutes. It was his absolute debut in La Roja.
Ben Brereton: Replaced Vargas. He didn’t have the option to touch the ball.
