SANTIAGO, June 12 (Reuters) - Chile got the three points they needed from their opening Copa America match but will have to improve if they are to stage a serious bid for their first title.
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They needed over an hour to break down a stubborn Ecuador side in Santiago's national stadium on Thursday and when they finally did, their goal came from the penalty spot.