The national team ended up losing 2-0 in the semi-finals of the tournament and will face the loser of the clash between Japan and Ghana. Diego Valencia lost the opportunity to discount after missing a shot on goal.
Eduardo Berizzo’s La Roja continues its adaptation process on the Asian tour. After falling to South Korea in the first friendly, this timea Everyone’s Team suffered another defeat against Tunisia 2-0 in the framework of the Kirin Cup which takes place in Japan .
In the first half, the national team chained dangerous arrivals at the feet of Ben Brereton. The Chilean striker in the 26th minute had the chance to open the account, but his shot did not have enough power to beat the African goalkeeper .
Then, in the 40th minute, another chance presented itself, but goalkeeper Aymen Dahmen was again on guard to avoid the Chilean celebration. . And soon after, Joaquín Montecinos ended up sending a poor dismissal from the Tunisian defense over the goal.
A minute later came Tunisia’s first conquest. Mohamed Drager helped Ali Abdi who, with a header, broke the resistance of Zacarías López .
In the add-on, Ronnie Fernández had the chance to score with a header after a good cross from Eugenio Mena, but the ball went over the horizontal.
At the end of the match, La Roja suffered again. In the 85th minute, Issam Jebali scored but after VAR review a previous offside was determined so it was waived. Although it turned out to be just a warning, because in the 89 Jebali himself scored the 2-0 with a volley.
Chile had the chance to cut extra time from the penalty spot after a Ferjani Sassi handball. Diego Valencia got in front of the ball and shot low to the left. At the same time, the goalkeeper arrived who avoided the throw-in .
With that, Chile will now have to fight for third place in the Kirin Cup next Tuesday. He will do so with the losing team of the clash between Japan and Ghana.
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Source: Latercera
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