Argentina achieved the eight points with a strong victory over Chile. A bad start for the new coach Juan Antonio Pizzi, the man who replaced Jorge Sampaoli. Chile was defeated 1-2 at fifth series of matches in Conmebol World Cup qualifying in Santiago on Thursday.

From a corner, the account was opened for Chile by midfielder Felipe Gutierrez, who scored in the 10th minute, but Angel di Maria equalized in the 19th, and the winning score came only five minutes after, by the hand of Gabriel Mercado.

The defeat leaves Chile in sixth place on seven points. While the victory gives Argentina eight points.