article_snippet: Arsenal's fatigued talisman Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez failed to prevent Chile falling to a shock defeat by Iran in St Polten.
article_snippet: In Former Real Madrid boss and Manchester United assistant coach Carlos Queiroz first ever meeting, goals from Javad Nekounam and Vahid Amiri finished off Chile in the international friendly for a remarkable result.
article_snippet: Alexis Sanchez, who has already played 3,326 minutes  for the Gunners this season, started on the Chile bench alongside Juventus star Arturo Vidal with Sunday's clash against South American counterparts Brazil in mind.
article_snippet: A stuttering Chile failed to utilise their dominance in the opening exchanges and were undone by a simple set piece.
article_snippet: Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal came on in the second-half but despite Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal endeavour, Chile still lost 2-0 .
article_snippet: Chile had 74 per cent of possession in Austria but we toothless in attack, hence the introduction of Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal at the interval.
article_snippet: Mark Gonzalez missed Chile's best chance before halftime when Mark Gonzalez had Mark Gonzalez header saved by Iran goalkeeper Alireza Haghighi in the 43rd.
article_snippet: Chile created more danger after Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal's appearance.
article_snippet: On the hour mark, Mark Gonzalez set up Jose Pedro Fuenzalida but Mark Gonzalez diagonal shot went wide.
article_snippet: Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal came close in the 77th when Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal controlled the ball on the chest before sending Alexis Sanchez of Arsenal volley from 15 meters just over the bar.
article_snippet: However Iran stood firm and recorded a famous win, whereas Chile will have to improve drastically ahead of facing Brazil in London at the weekend and then hosting the Copa America in June.
highlights_snippet: Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez came on for Chile at half-time .