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Coquimbo Unido Upsets Audax Italiano in Santiago
In a match held at the Estadio Bicentenario Municipal de La Florida, Coquimbo Unido secured a significant victory over Audax Italiano. The game, corresponding to matchday 21 of the Chilean Primera División, was characterized by Audax Italiano’s high ball possession (58%), but Coquimbo Unido’s effectiveness in front of the opponent’s goal proved to be the key to the result.
Despite dominating possession and taking 6 shots (only 2 on target), Audax Italiano failed to capitalize on their opportunities. Coquimbo Unido, on the other hand, made the most of their chances, generating 13 shots (3 on target) and earning 10 corner kicks, demonstrating greater danger in the opponent’s area.
The only goal of the match came in the 78th minute, when S. Cabrera, assisted by C. Zavala, sparked joy in the visiting squad. The match was also marked by physical play, evidenced by the 7 fouls committed by Audax Italiano, who also received 3 yellow cards (M. Collao, Eduardo Vargas, L. Riveros). Coquimbo Unido, in contrast, committed 8 fouls, but did not receive any yellow cards.
Ultimately, Coquimbo Unido took home all three points in a match where effectiveness and capitalizing on opportunities made the difference.
Substitutions a. italiano: at minute 46 D. Pina came in and O. J. Rojas Munoz went out., at minute 57 M. Jimenez came in and M. Fuentes went out., at minute 85 M. Collao came in and L. Palacios went out., at minute 85 E. Matus came in and Y. Salazar went out., at minute 85 L. Riveros came in and P. Guajardo went out.
Substitutions coquimbo unido: at minute 63 B. Chandia came in and S. Cabrera went out., at minute 86 C. Zavala came in and E. Hernandez went out., at minute 90 C. Waterman came in and N. Johansen went out., at minute 90 F. Salinas came in and A. E. Azocar Machuca went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
A. Italiano
Coquimbo Unido
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