Alexis Sanchez netted his 41st international goal as Chile thrashed Honduras 4-1 in a friendly on Tuesday.
The nation’s all-time leading goalscorer struck in the second half in Temuco, where Chile were awarded three penalties.
Arturo Vidal scored a brace before Alex Lopez pulled a goal back for Honduras, only for Sanchez to convert after having a penalty saved and Nicolas Castillo to net from the spot late on.
The win was a much-needed boost for Chile, who suffered a surprise loss to Costa Rica last week.
Chile only needed eight minutes to take the lead, Vidal on hand to tap in after Sanchez’s header from a Jean Beausejour cross was saved by Luis Lopez.
Vidal blasted in a penalty with 10 minutes remaining in the half, only for Alex Lopez to respond for Honduras, tucking away an Alberth Elis cutback.
¡Finalizó el primer tiempo! #LaRoja vence a @FenafuthOrg por 2-1 en Temuco.#VamosChile pic.twitter.com/Ds1vChG84a
— Selección Chilena (@LaRoja) November 21, 2018
A handball decision led to Chile’s second penalty on the hour-mark and Sanchez was denied by Luis Lopez, only to pounce on the rebound.
A third penalty – again for handball – saw Castillo seal Chile’s comprehensive win in the 84th minute.
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