Alexis Sanchez Wins Copa America for Chile with Coolest Penalty

Chile won the Copa America for the first time in its 99-year history as they beat Argentina 4-1 on penalties after a goalless draw in Saturday's final in Santiago.

It was Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez who slotted home the winning goal with the coolest spot-kick under pressure you may ever see:

Gonzalo Higuain smashed Argentina's second penalty high over the crossbar:

Substitute Ever Banega then hit a weak effort that was saved by Claudio Bravo.

Higuain, who replaced Sergio Aguero in the second half, missed a glorious chance to win the match for Argentina with the last kick of normal time:

It meant more international misery for Lionel Messi after his country lost the 2014 World Cup final to Germany.