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Coquimbo Unido Mounts a Dramatic Comeback Against Ñublense
Coquimbo, Chile – In a match full of emotions and twists, Coquimbo Unido achieved a hard-fought 2 to 1 victory over Ñublense at the Estadio Bicentenario Francisco Sánchez Rumoroso. The match, corresponding to matchday 23 of the Chilean Primera División, was intense and had an unexpected ending.
Ñublense took the lead in the 68th minute with a goal by L. Reyes, assisted by P. Rubio. It seemed that the visitors would take the three points, but Coquimbo Unido did not give up. In the 82nd minute, N. Johansen equalized the score with a goal assisted by C. Zavala. The match reached its climax in added time, when C. Waterman scored the winning goal for Coquimbo Unido, without assistance, unleashing euphoria among the local fans.
Although Ñublense dominated possession with 54% compared to Coquimbo Unido’s 46%, the home team was more effective in key moments. Coquimbo Unido took 5 shots, with 1 on target, while Ñublense attempted 6 shots, with 2 on target. The match was also characterized by a high number of fouls, with 18 committed by Ñublense and 7 by Coquimbo Unido. Both teams received yellow cards during the match, one for Coquimbo Unido and two for Ñublense.
The referee Nicolas Gamboa Reyes officiated the match, which was played in a vibrant atmosphere at the Estadio Bicentenario Francisco Sánchez Rumoroso. The victory allows Coquimbo Unido to climb positions in the Primera División table, while Ñublense regrets the lost opportunity to add important points.
Substitutions coquimbo unido: at minute 46 M. A. Mundaca Barraza came in and B. Chandia went out., at minute 71 A. Camargo came in and N. Johansen went out., at minute 71 J. Cornejo came in and S. Cabrera went out., at minute 90 C. Zavala came in and A. E. Azocar Machuca went out., at minute 90 C. Waterman came in and S. Cordero went out.
Substitutions nublense: at minute 62 F. Mateos came in and M. Plaza went out., at minute 63 J. Campusano came in and R. Gonzalez went out., at minute 63 L. Molina came in and B. Oyarzo Munoz went out., at minute 80 P. Rubio came in and G. Sosa went out., at minute 90 G. Graciani came in and C. Labrin went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Coquimbo Unido
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