SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) - Eduardo Vargas leapt in the air and pumped his right fist in triumph as his shaggy hair swayed in the Bay Area breeze, only further demoralizing Mexico on the worst night in El Tri's storied soccer history.
So much for Chile to celebrate as Vargas scored a career-high four goals, Edson Puch added two, and the defending champions thoroughly dismantled Mexico from every angle in a 7-0 Copa America quarterfinal trouncing Saturday night.
"Everyone knows that we are the champions and today we showed it," said Vargas, dedicating his performance to his family.