Just over a year ago Chile brought their Copa Centenario group phase to a close with a 4-2 win over Panama in Philadelphia, a result that showcased their attacking brio but also their defensive deficiencies.
Of all the teams to make it into the quarterfinals last summer, Chile haconceded the most goals. Ahead of them lay Mexico in Santa Clara -- essentially a home game for El Tri -- followed by a semifinal against the dangerous Colombians and then Argentina, Lionel Messi and all, in the final. Yet Chile ended up champions without conceding a single goal in those three knockout matches.