Watch: Sanchez becomes Chile's all-time leading scorer with tidy finish
Record breaker, history maker!@Alexis_Sanchez becomes the all time leading goalscorer for Chile with this goal in the #ConfedCup pic.twitter.com/l3YnfrvKwT
— FOX Sports Asia (@FOXSportsAsia) June 23, 2017
Step aside, Marcelo Salas.
Alexis Sanchez banged home his 38th goal for Chile in Confederations Cup action Thursday, making him the country's all-time leading scorer ahead of Salas.
Sanchez picked up a loose pass by Germany defender and club teammate Shkodran Mustafi and proceeded to play a quick one-two with Arturo Vidal before slotting a shot inside the near post.
Aprovecha el entretiempo para felicitar nuevamente a @Alexis_Sanchez, el máximo goleador histórico de #LaRoja pic.twitter.com/lDFMcEuft5
— Selección Chilena (@LaRoja) June 22, 2017
Participating in every major summer tournament since the 2014 World Cup, Sanchez has committed himself to the national team - even at the risk of further injury.
But that dedication has paid off.
The contest ended 1-1, with Chile on top of Group B after two matches.
HEADLINES
- Pasquantino's RBI single breaks 8th-inning deadlock as Royals beat Tigers
- Phillies' Luzardo shelled for 12 ER during dismal start vs. Brewers
- Blue Jays' Varsho exits vs. Athletics with hamstring injury
- Panthers are about to set NHL mark for games played in 3-year span
- Breslow: Red Sox will see through commitment to manager Cora