Alexis Sanchezstepped up in a crucial moment for his national team. The Inter Milan winger scored a wonderful free-kick goal to leadChile‘s victory against Bolivia on Matchday 16 of the South American 2022 World Cup Qualifiers.
La Roja arrived at this game aiming to end a two-game losing streak after being beaten by Ecuador and Argentina, respectively, with their World Cup aspirations hanging by a thread.
However, the former Barcelona star put the team on his back when they needed him the most. Here, take a look at the video of Alexis’ free-kick goal that opened Chile’slead in La Paz.
Watch: Alexis Sanchez’s free-kick goal forChile vs. Bolivia
Chile stepped into the field looking for the opening goal that gave them the lead. It didn’t take long for them to find it, as Alexis Sanchez found the back of the net with a powerful free-kick that Carlos Lampe couldn’t save.
Martin O'Donnell is a bilingual sports writer fluent in English and Spanish, currently serving as the Managing Editor of World Soccer Talk while continuing in his role as Managing Editor of Bolavip. He began his journey with Bolavip in February 2021, making a name for himself through comprehensive coverage of multiple sports, including soccer, with a specialty in original content and real-time reporting of major events such as the World Cup and UEFA Champions League finals. In June 2024, Martin took on the role of Subeditor, where he excelled in overseeing the publication of stories, assisting staff writers, and ensuring content quality. His prior experience includes managing social media for CONMEBOL Libertadores and Sudamericana in English and Spanish, as well as reporting on Brazilian soccer for Sambafoot. In May 2025, Martin became Managing Editor of Bolavip, where he leads the team, drives the website's growth, and oversees content focused on sports news, analysis, interviews, and exclusive coverage. In November 2026, he expanded his editorial responsibilities by joining World Soccer Talk as Managing Editor, bringing his extensive experience in sports journalism and editorial leadership to the role.
