Eduardo Vargas will aim to extend his astonishing goalscoring record in the Copa America on Wednesday when holders Chile face Colombia in the semifinals at Soldier Field.
After a remarkable four-goal display in the 7-0 destruction of Mexico in the quarterfinals, Vargas has now amassed 10 goals in two editions of the Copa America in the space of a year.
The Hoffenheim forward spearheads one of the most potent attacking units in the tournament, with Chile scoring 14 goals on their way to the last four after steadily improving following an opening defeat by Argentina.
Vargas has been supported by Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez, who took his tally to three goals against Mexico in a performance which suggested Chile are hitting form just at the right time.
Vargas said, however, that Chile were already looking forward to the threat posed by Colombia.
“The match against Mexico is already ancient history,” Vargas said.
“We don’t see ourselves as favorites on Wednesday. Even if we did play well against Mexico, it’s going to be a different story against Colombia. We’re expecting a tough game.”
Charles Aranguiz echoed Vargas’s comments.
“Beating a team 7-0 gives you confidence, sure, but there are four teams left in the tournament who all want to win the title. It’s not just Chile,” the Bayer Leverkusen defender commented.
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