“They are excellent tactically. They are a magnificent team with a magnificent coach [Marcelo Bielsa],” he said.
Gonzalo Jara thumped the visitors ahead from close range after nine minutes before Slovakia equalized against the run of play with a header by Stanislav Sestak eight minutes later.
Chile should have gone back in front before half-time and had to wait until the 56th minute before Fabian Orellana’s cross found Arturo Vidal at the far post and he headed the ball to Paredes who scored from close range.
■BELGIUM 2, QATAR 0
AP, SEDAN, FRANCE
Belgium beat Qatar 2-0 in a friendly on Tuesday for coach Dick Advocaat’s third win in four matches since taking over the Red Devils.
Advocaat dropped Manchester City midfielder Vincent Kompany from the lineup for turning up late twice for appointments during the preparations.
Standard Liege midfielder Axel Witsel headed in the opener in the 20th minute, and Club Brugge striker Wesley Sonck added a second in the 54th.
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