English:
Unión Santa Fe suffered a 2-0 defeat against Palestino in a thrilling match played at the Estadio Nacional Julio Martínez Prádanos in Santiago, Chile, for the group stage of the 2025 CONMEBOL Sudamericana. The match, refereed by Carlos P. Benitez from Paraguay, was marked by tension and the expulsion of Emanuel Ham in the 68th minute.
Despite dominating possession (59%) and generating more shots (17 to 12), Unión Santa Fe was ineffective in finishing, managing only one shot on target. Palestino, with a lower possession percentage (41%), proved more clinical and took advantage of their chances. Bryan Carrasco opened the scoring in the 12th minute with a penalty. In stoppage time, Juan Marabel sealed the victory for the home team.
Both teams showed a combative attitude, accumulating a total of 17 yellow cards between them. Discipline played a significant role in the match.
Substitutions union santa fe: at minute 46 L. Gamba came in and N. Paz went out., at minute 46 L. Verde came in and F. Fragapane went out., at minute 46 L. Vargas came in and F. Gerometta went out., at minute 70 D. Diaz came in and J. Domina went out., at minute 71 M. Martinez came in and R. Profini went out.
Substitutions palestino: at minute 73 P. Parra came in and G. Tapia Paez went out., at minute 78 N. Meza came in and A. E. Martinez Arce went out., at minute 86 J. Arias came in and J. Abrigo went out., at minute 86 D. Salgado came in and B. Carrasco went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Palestino
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Union Santa Fe
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