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Chile earns Mexico match

Eduardo Vargas and Alexis Sanchez each scored twice and Chile advanced to the quarterfinals of the Copa America with a 4-2 victory over Panama on Tuesday at Philadelphia.

Chile (2-1-0), which finished second to Argentina in Group D, will face Mexico in the knockout round Saturday in Santa Clara. Panama (1-2-0) was eliminated.

Miguel Camargo gave Panama the lead in the fifth minute with a shot that deflected off Chile goalkeeper Claudio Bravo. Vargas equalized 10 minutes later on a rebound off an Alexis Sanchez shot.

The Hoffenheim striker added his second goal with a header just before halftime, and Sanchez scored in the 50th and 90th minute.