Chile overcomes altitude to beat Bolivia 2-0

Chile overcomes altitude to beat Bolivia 2-0

Published Jun. 16, 2008 6:07 a.m. ET

Gary Medel scored two goals to lead Chile past Bolivia 2-0 on Sunday in their 2010 World Cup qualifier.

Overcoming the thin air of the 11,800-foot (3,600-meter) altitude in the Bolivian capital, the Chileans put themselves within striking distance of South America's leaders.

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