Vidal returns in Chile victory

Jun 5, 2014 - 2:49 AM SANTIAGO, Chile - Arturo Vidal made his much-awaited return from injury as Chile beat Northern Ireland 2-0 in their final World Cup warm-up match ON Wednesday.

Vidal, who came on in the 76th minute, made a fine pass two minutes later to Barcelona forward Alexis Sanchez. Sanchez lobbed the ball to striker Eduardo Vargas, who headed in the first goal of the match.

Sanchez made another inch-perfect pass four minutes later that Mauricio Pinilla sent into the net to seal the win at the Elias Figueroa Stadium in the port city of Valparaiso.

Vidal underwent knee surgery on May 7 and had been in doubt for Chile's World Cup opener against Australia on June 13.

Chile also faces defending champion Spain and 2010 finalist Netherlands in Group B.

Source: AAP