Chile launched their quest for Copa America glory with a 2-0 victory over Ecuador as the South American football showpiece kicked off here Thursday.Juventus star Arturo Vidal and Napoli's Eduardo Vargas struck in the second half to give the Chileans a winning start in Group A as they chase a first Copa America crown in 99 years of trying.
After surviving the early onslaught, Ecuador gave Chile a scare at the other end on 18 minutes when Fidel Martinez pounced on slack defending to draw a fine save from Barcelona goalkeeper Claudio Bravo.
Vidal and Vargas before the game's turning point when Vidal burst into the box and was tugged down by Miller Bolanos.
Chile made the game safe when Sanchez released to Vargas who slid his shot beneath Dominguez for 2-0.
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