Manchester United striker Alexis Sanchez was Chile's hero as they defeated Colombia in their Copa America quarterfinal.

Chile overcame two unfavorable VAR decisions in regulation time on Friday, then defeated Colombia 5-4 on penalties in the quarter-finals of the South American competition.

Alexis scored the decisive spot-kick to send the two-time defending champions to the last four.

"We have to get used to it," said Chile coach Reinaldo Rueda, who is Colombian.

"It generates a feeling of frustration. You celebrate a goal but then you have to accept these decisions. Fortunately, the team didn't lose its cool and the players kept their mental strength despite of what happened."