Chile on their way to the Confederations Cup final after beating Portugal 3-0 on penalties.

After some late extra time drama this semi-final match was finally decided by penalties.

Chilean goalkeeper Claudio Bravo was the hero of the day saving 3 penalty attempts from Nani, Quaresma and Moutinho. Meanwhile Rodriguez, Aranguiz and Sanchez converted all three of Chile’s attempts.

Portugal could have won it late on in the 90 minutes when Ronaldo had an opportunity that was spurned when he headed a cross just wide of the Chile goal!

Chile hit the bar and the post in the dying minutes of extra time and had a potential penalty decision turned down. It was not even referred to the video assistant referee (VAR) which if Chile had not won on the night would have been severely scrutinized.

So overall Chile did what they needed to do and are through to their first Confederations Cup final in their first attempt in this competition. They will face either Germany or Mexico who play their semi-final later today.

If Germany do win their semi-final it will be a repeat match of their group game with Chile, but this time the winner’s will be lifting the Confederation Cup!

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