Chile Stun Argentina In Penalties To Defend Copa America Title

Lionel Messi was looking to end Argentina's 23-year-old wait to lift a major trophy when they took on Chile in the Copa America final in East Rutherford (All AFP images)

However, Chile had come prepared to tackle not just Messi but the entire Argentine team

After a goal-less regulation period of 90 minutes the match entered into extra-time

No goals were scored in extra-time either which meant the match headed for the penalty shoot-outs

Disaster struck for Argentina when Messi missed his penalty

Chile goal-keeper did a stellar job by saving as many as two Argentine spot-kicks

Bravo's superb show gifted the Chileans their second Copa America title, only this one is more special as it is the 100th year celebration of the tourney

Argentina finished runners-up in the competition for the second consecutive year

Chile successfully defended their title, earning themselves a second consecutive Copa America crown

Another shocker came soon when Messi announced his retirement from international football after their loss