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Uruguay vs. Chile: Diaz urges caution after controversial Copa America clash

After the contentious nature of its previous clash in Copa America 2015, Marcelo Diaz has warned Chile to stay calm against Uruguay.

Marcelo Diaz insists Chile will not rise to any provocation from Uruguay players in its World Cup 2018 qualifier at the Estadio Centenario on Tuesday.

When the pair met at Copa America 2015, Mauricio Isla earned the host a 1-0 win over the 2011 winner in the quarterfinals.

The meeting was overshadowed by a confrontation between Gonzalo Jara and Edinson Cavani, with the Uruguay striker dismissed for reacting to the Chilean prodding his backside with a finger by raising his hand to his opponent's face.