Alexis Sanchezstepped up in a crucial moment for his national team. The Inter Milan winger scored a wonderful free-kick goal to leadChileâs 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 Alexisâ free-kick goal that opened Chileâslead in La Paz.
Watch: Alexis Sanchezâs free-kick goal forChile vs. Bolivia
Chile stepped into the field looking for the opening goal that gave them the lead. It didnât take long for them to find it, as Alexis Sanchez found the back of the net with a powerful free-kick that Carlos Lampe couldnât save.
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