Chile players celebrate after defeating Peru in their Copa America 2015 semi-final soccer match at the National Stadium in Santiago, Chile, June 29, 2015. REUTERS/Marcos Brindicci
SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Chile took another step towards their dream of winning a first Copa America on home soil with a 2-1 win over Peru on Monday but Eduardo Vargas' match-winning double was overshadowed by an early refereeing decision that turned the game the hosts' way.
Carlos Zambrano's harsh sending off for a high tackle after 20 minutes was the second game in a row that Chile's rivals have been hit with controversial red cards.
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