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Chile win 3-0 on penalties and advance to Confederations Cup Finals

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A brave effort by Claudio Bravo as Chile advances through to the Confederations Cup final after winning 3-0 on penalties against Portugal. Now, they will either face Germany or Mexico in the finals. After a goal less match, Quaresma, Moutinho and Nani missed their respective penalties in the shootouts to give Chile a well deserved victory.

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