At last, someone has delivered. It was looking like the time had come to just give up with the whole favourites tag. Argentina disappointed; Colombia disappointed; Brazil disappointed; Uruguay disappointed. But no, Chile finally gave us a very good performance; it wasn't a resounding win, but Chile were dominant, controlling possession, creating chances and (mostly) defending comfortably against a young Mexico side.
With big hitters Argentina and Brazil distinctly unimpressive in their opening games of the 43rd Copa America, everyone was looking to Uruguay to reset the pace of the tournament. They didn't.
The game had looked the least appetising of the opening four matches, but ended up being the most entertaining of the Copa America so far.
Brazil began their Copa America campaign in much the same way as Argentina did two nights previous tonight with early promise fading into an insipid performance against lesser opposition.
The second game of the 2011 Copa America saw Colombia take the lead at the top of Group A with a win over a mostly reserve Costa Rica side.
The 43rd Campeonato Sudamericano Copa América began last night with hosts, and favourites, Argentina stuttering to a 1-1 draw with perspective minnows Bolivia.
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