<P> Sánchez was a member of Chile's squad as they hosted the 2015 Copa América . He assisted Eduardo Vargas in Chile's 2--0 win over Ecuador in the tournament opener, then scored a header in their final group game, a 5--0 win against Bolivia which sent Chile through as group winners--he and Arturo Vidal were rested by being substituted at half time . </P> <P> Sánchez was named man of the match in Chile's ill - tempered and highly controversial quarter - final win over defending champions Uruguay . In the semi-final against Peru, he created the opening goal for Eduardo Vargas as Chile progressed to the final with a 2--1 victory . On 4 July, Sánchez converted the winning kick in the final as Chile defeated Argentina in a penalty shootout to win their first major title, executing it in the Panenka style . </P> <P> In Chile's first match of 2018 World Cup qualification on 9 October 2015, Sánchez scored in a 2--0 win over Brazil, Chile's first victory against the opponents since 2000 . Four days later, he scored twice in a 4--3 win at rivals Peru . </P> <P> In June 2016, Sánchez was part of the Chile squad that defended their Copa América title at the Copa América Centenario in the United States . On 14 June, needing a draw to progress to the knockout rounds, Chile fell 1--0 behind to Panama before both Sánchez and Eduardo Vargas scored twice in a 4--2 win in Philadelphia to qualify for the tournament quarter - finals . </P>

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