Arturo Vidal scored two goals and set up another, but hosts
Chile were held to a 3-3 draw by Mexico in a thrilling Copa America match on
Monday.
Striker Vicente Vuoso scored twice for Mexico, including the
66th-minute equaliser that frustrated the home crowd.
Fans were also upset after two Chile goals were ruled out
for offside.
Despite the setback Chile leads Group A with four points
along with Bolivia who beat Ecuador 3-2 earlier.
Mexico has two points after two draws, while pointless
Ecuador are last.
Chile, seeking their first Copa America title, are ahead of
Bolivia on goal difference.
A victory would have been enough to secure the hosts a spot
in the quarter-finals of the South American tournament.
Earlier Bolivia clinched their first Copa America victory
since 1997 when they upset Ecuador.
The Bolivians, who had not won a competitive game on foreign
soil since 1995, withstood a furious second-half fightback from Ecuador to
leave their opponents on the brink of elimination.
Bolivia assured themselves of victory in the opening 45
minutes, punishing a series of mistakes by Ecuador to race into a 3-0 lead.
But Ecuador fought back with two goals to make for a frantic
final period.
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