Summary

  • Hosts Chile have never won Copa America before

  • Ex-QPR striker Vargas scores brilliant second

  • Gary Medel pokes cross into own net

  • Winners will play Argentina or Paraguay in final

  1. Goodbyepublished at 02:30

    What a thoroughly enjoyable match. Well worth staying up for! Chile have yet to win a major international tournament but is that about to change? Thanks for your company.

  2. Postpublished at 02:29

    Chile 2-1 Peru

    Who will Chile meet in the final at the weekend?

    The second semi-final between Argentina and Paraguay is on Wednesday (00:30 BST).

    Full live text commentary on the BBC Sport website.

  3. Postpublished at 02:27

    Chile 2-1 Peru

    Let's not forget Peru.

    They played their part in a breathtaking match full of incident, magical moments and controversy.

    While Chile can start planning for the final, Peru can take plenty of positives as they prepare for World Cup qualifying which begins in October.

  4. Postpublished at 02:24 BST 30 June 2015

    Chile 2-1 Peru

    Terrific celebrations inside Estadio Nacional.

    Chile are in the Copa America final for the first time since 1987 - 90 minutes away from a first major tournament win.

  5. FULL-TIMEpublished at 02:23 BST 30 June 2015

    Chile 2-1 Peru

  6. Postpublished at 02:22 BST 30 June 2015

    Chile 2-1 Peru

  7. Postpublished at 90+2 mins

    Chile 2-1 Peru

    One minute left. It's now or never for Peru.

  8. Postpublished at 90+1 mins

    Chile 2-1 Peru

    Chance for Arturo Vidal to seal it but his fiercely struck effort crashes off the frame of Peru's keeper.

  9. Postpublished at 90 mins

    Chile 2-1 Peru

    This has been a cracking advert for Copa America. 

    A game peppered with sublime moments, controversy and terrific committed football by both teams.

    Three minutes of stoppage time. Chile are 180 seconds from the final.

  10. Postpublished at 87 mind

    Chile 2-1 Peru

    Three minutes remaining. Whistles from the home fans have started already. They want the referee to blow his whistle.

  11. Postpublished at 85 mins

    Chile 2-1 Peru

    Paolo Guerrero runs into the Chile penalty area before ending up in a heap after tangling with Jose Rojas.

    The Peru forward wants a penalty. The referee says no. Guerrero reacts by thumping the grass in frustration.

  12. Postpublished at 82 mins

    Chile 2-1 Peru

    Peru are still showing signs of fight, still showing how to play with 10 men.

    Whatever happens, this has been a fine effort by the team ranked 61st in the world.

  13. Postpublished at 80 mins

    Chile 2-1 Peru

    So close to 3-1 as Alexis Sanchez fires over from an angle inside the area. 

    Peru's defence is under serious pressure.

    Ten minutes remaining.

    Alexis SanchezImage source, Getty Images
  14. Postpublished at 79 mins

    Chile 2-1 Peru

    The party has already started in Santiago.

    Chile are so close to their first Copa America final for 28 years.

    And here they come again...

  15. Postpublished at 75 mins

    Chile 2-1 Peru

    Last throw of the dice by Peru boss Ricardo Gareca.

    Forward Andree Carrillo departs and striker Claudio Pizarro is on, while midfielder Carlos Lobaton is off for Yoshimar Totun. 

    Fifteen minutes remaining.

  16. Postpublished at 72 mins

    Chile 2-1 Peru

    Chile are not sitting back.

    They want a third goal to kill the tie off once and for all.

    There's time left for battling Peru to get themselves back into this but there are a lot of tired legs out there.

  17. Postpublished at 69 mins

    Chile 2-1 Peru

    Peru have just over 20 minutes to get back into this.

    Remember, there is no extra time if the scores are level after 90 minutes. 

    Should Peru level, it will go straight to penalties.

    Right now, you wouldn't rule it out.

  18. goal

    GOAL - Eduardo Vargaspublished at 64 mins

    Chile 2-1 Peru

    What a match!

    Chile are back in front thanks to an absolutely stunning 30-yard dipping strike by Eduardo Vargas.

    There's a party inside Estadio Nacional. Brilliant game.

    GoalImage source, Reuters
  19. Get Involved #bbcfootballpublished at 01:54 BST 30 June 2015

    Chile 1-1 Peru

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    Paddington. Loves marmalade sandwiches and Peruvian equalisers...