PHOTOS: Jubilant Chilean players, fans celebrate 1st-ever Copa America victory
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Chile captured its first-ever Copa America title on Saturday night, defeating Argentina 4-1 on penalties (0-0 AET) after a breathtaking, physical, enthralling encounter in the Chilean capital of Santiago to end a 99-year drought in South America's premier competition.
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Naturally, after a lifetime's worth of disappointment there was plenty of celebrating to be done when Arsenal superstar Alexis Sanchez chipped home the winning spot-kick.
Here are some of the best images from a historic evening in Chile ...
Not to be outdone, the Chilean fans took to the streets to celebrate the momentous victory, which itself made for some lasting images ...
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