From the Copa America King to the first elimination! The decline of Chilean football and the new suspense of South American football
3:27pm, 12 June 2025Football
The former Cup of America king is now out first? The defeat of Chile can be regarded as a major earthquake in South American football! In the key battle with Bolivia, Chile, which is already on the verge of elimination, suffered a blow away game and eventually lost 0:2, locking in the "shamed" seat of the team that was eliminated in the first World Cup in South America in advance. Who can not be shocked?
Foreign media reported that before this game, Chile had been at the bottom of the World Cup qualifiers in South America for a long time, and with three rounds left, it was 8 points behind the Intercontinental Playoffs Division, and the situation was in jeopardy. Bolivia's plateau home court has always been the "devil's land" in South American football, and it is a huge test for the physical fitness and tactical execution of the away team. In this game, although Bolivia played one less player early, he still firmly held the fruits of victory with his home court advantage. Such a situation makes people worry, where the future of Chilean football will go?
Recalling this ups and downs, just 5 minutes into the game, Medina's wonderful pass allowed Miglito to easily score, and Bolivia led 1:0. In the 19th minute, Lucas' red card made the game situation seem to turn around, but Chile, who played one more, failed to seize the opportunity. In the second half, Chile was sent off and both sides returned to a balanced position. What's more dramatic is that in the 90th minute of the game, Monteiro's goal completely shattered Chile's hopes. Now, the Chilean team, which once gave Messi a headache, has now ended up in such a turbulent state. In 10 years, from peak to low, the competition in South American football is so cruel that it is shocking!
The glory of Chilean football has become a thing of the past, and what awaits them is a long road of reconstruction. After Bolivia scored all three points, the suspense of advancement arose again. Although the away game against Colombia and playing Brazil at home are tough battles, they also have the confidence to give it a try. In contrast, Venezuela played away against Uruguay and Argentina, and the schedule was also difficult. Next, every game in the South American World Cup will become a life-and-death battle. Which team can withstand the pressure and advance smoothly? Is Bolivia making a counterattack, or is Venezuela having the last laugh? This suspenseful plot is really exciting!
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