Alexis Sanchez With Both the Award and the Copa America Trophy
Alexis Sanchez won the Copa America Centenario Golden Ball award as he was the best player in the
tournament, hosted by the United State of America.
Argentinian Lionel Messi and Javier Masherano made the Centenario team of the tournament.
The Chilean play maker won the Golden Ball as his country yet again defeated Lionel Messi's Argentina in the 2016 Copa America final played Sunday 26th, 2016.
Chile, the defending champions made it back-to-back wins through a penalty shootout that gave Chile the victory over Argentina following a goalless draw after 120 minutes in Sunday’s final in New Jersey.
Following Chile's victory, Alexis Sanchez received the Golden Ball award as the best player in the tournament as he was able to scored three goals and had 4 assists.
The Chilean captain and goalkeeper Claudio Bravo won the Golden Glove for a record of second consecutive year.
Bravo was able to pull a fantastic save to deny Sergio Aguero a goal in the second half of extra time and also denying Lucas Biglia from the spot to allow Francisco Silva to convert the winning penalty.
Bravo 33 is the most capped Chilean players with 106 and was able to keep three clean sheets in 2016's Copa America tournament.
While Eduardo Vargas, the Chilean striker won the golden boot with six goals in the Copa America tournament.
Argentina were able to win the award of best fair play of the tournament.
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