Football: Argentina on track, Vidal arrest rocks Chile

Santiago

 Sergio Aguero reignited Argentina's Copa America campaign with the only goal in a 1-0 victory over historic rivals Uruguay, as the tournament was rocked by the arrest of Chile star Arturo Vidal for drunk driving after a car crash.

Aguero bagged his second goal of the tournament in the 56th minute of a niggly battle between the 1930 World Cup finalists in their 199th meeting.

The result leaves Argentina firmly on course to win Group B, with only one game against tournament minnows Jamaica, beaten 1-0 by Paraguay in Tuesday's early game, remaining.

But the action on the pitch was overshadowed late Tuesday by the revelations concerning Chile midfielder Vidal.

Vidal, who became the top scorer for the tournament on Monday with three goals after bagging a brace in the hosts 3-3 draw with Mexico, was detained by police after testing positive for alcohol following a late night crash.

Vidal, who was traveling with his wife when the accident occurred, suffered "minor injuries" but his wife's wounds were described by police colonel Ricardo Gonzalez as "moderately serious".

Images on Twitter said to be Vidal's vehicle showed a red Ferrari with the driver's side reduced to a mangled wreck.

"Because he was driving under the influence of alcohol ... (Vidal) is being held," Gonzalez said.

- 'Not my fault' -

Immediate details about the crash were scarce, but officials said Vidal's car had collided with another vehicle.

The player posted a short video message on YouTube.

"Today, I had a car accident. It was not my fault. I'm fine, my family's fine. Thank you for everything," Vidal said.

It was not immediately clear how Vidal's arrest would affect his participation in the tournament.

Vidal is no stranger to controversy. He was hit with a record fine by his club side, Italian giants Juventus, after a drunken night out last year.

He was also one of several Chilean players temporarily kicked out of the national team squad in 2011 after arriving late for training following an unauthorized night out.

Chile face Bolivia in their final Group A on Friday, where they will be attempting to make certain of their place in the last eight.