Universidad de Chile Stumbles Against Coquimbo Unido in a Heated Match
Coquimbo, Chile – In a game filled with emotions and cards, Coquimbo Unido prevailed against Universidad de Chile at the Estadio Bicentenario Francisco Sánchez Rumoroso. The match, corresponding to Matchday 14 of the Primera División, was marked by intensity and constant interruptions.
Possession heavily favored Universidad de Chile, dominating the ball with 64% compared to Coquimbo Unido’s 36%. However, effectiveness was key for the home side. Despite generating 13 shots, 5 of which were on target, Universidad de Chile failed to convert their opportunities. Coquimbo Unido, with only 3 shots (2 on target), capitalized on one of their few chances to open the scoring in the 48th minute thanks to a goal by M. Fernandez assisted by M. Palavecino.
The match became increasingly tense, reflected in the number of cards shown by referee Franco Esteban Jimenez Lazo. Universidad de Chile accumulated two yellow cards and one red card, the latter for M. G. Guerrero Pena in the 84th minute. Coquimbo Unido also received four yellow cards. The game was constantly interrupted by the 15 fouls committed by Universidad de Chile and 12 by Coquimbo Unido. Although Universidad de Chile had more corners (5 to 1), they failed to capitalize on that advantage. Coquimbo Unido’s effectiveness and defensive discipline were decisive in securing the victory at home.
Substitutions universidad de chile: at minute 39 I. E. Poblete Zuniga came in and J. Altamirano went out., at minute 46 R. Contreras came in and L. Di Yorio went out., at minute 62 N. Fernandez came in and F. Hormazabal went out., at minute 67 L. Assadi came in and M. Diaz went out.
Substitutions coquimbo unido: at minute 61 N. Donadell came in and A. E. Azocar Machuca went out., at minute 77 E. Riquelme came in and B. Chandia went out., at minute 77 E. Hernandez came in and M. Fernandez went out., at minute 90 J. Flores came in and M. Palavecino went out., at minute 90 S. Cordero came in and A. Camargo went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Coquimbo Unido
Universidad de Chile
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