Colo Colo edges Universidad Católica with late goal
Colo Colo secured a 1-0 victory over Universidad Católica in a thrilling matchday 24 clash in Chile’s Primera Division, played at the Estadio Monumental David Arellano in Santiago de Chile on Thursday.
The game, refereed by J. Cabero, was a tightly contested affair, with Colo Colo controlling possession (67% compared to Universidad Católica’s 33%), yet struggling to break down the resolute visiting defense.
Universidad Católica, conversely, held their ground defensively, though limited in their own attacking ventures. The first half ended goalless, as both sides sought a decisive breakthrough.
The winning goal arrived in the 86th minute, when Juan Correa capitalized on a deft pass from Leonardo Cepeda to break the deadlock and secure a 1-0 lead.
Universidad Católica pushed hard for an equalizer in the final stages, but ultimately failed to find a way past the Colo Colo backline.
This victory consolidates Colo Colo’s position at the top of the table, while Universidad Católica remain in contention for international competition places.
Substitutions u. catolica: at minute 59 C. Montes came in and C. Pinares went out., at minute 77 G. Soto came in and B. Gonzalez went out., at minute 77 F. Arancibia came in and G. Tapia went out., at minute 88 Jader came in and E. Mena went out., at minute 89 J. Rossel came in and B. Ampuero went out.
Substitutions colo colo: at minute 72 M. Bolados came in and G. Paiva went out., at minute 90 E. Amor came in and J. Correa went out., at minute 90 C. Riquelme came in and E. Wiemberg went out., at minute 90 G. Castellani came in and A. Vidal went out., at minute 90 O. Opazo Lara came in and Carlos Palacios went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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