Universidad de Chile beats Coquimbo Unido in a low-scoring match
Coquimbo, Chile – Universidad de Chile secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Coquimbo Unido in a matchday 23 encounter of the Chilean Primera División, played at the Estadio Bicentenario Francisco Sánchez Rumoroso. The only goal of the game came in the 72nd minute through Cristián Palacios, who capitalized on a good pass to finish with precision and give the Blues the win.
The game was characterized by tactical discipline and a lack of dangerous chances. Universidad de Chile dominated possession (68%) but couldn’t translate their superiority into complete control of the game. Coquimbo Unido, in turn, tried to capitalize on their few opportunities, but their inefficiency in attack prevented them from equalizing the score.
The first half was marked by tension and few arrivals. Universidad de Chile created the first dangerous chance with a shot that went off target, but shortly after, Coquimbo responded with a free kick that went close to the blue goal. The second half, on the other hand, started with a similar pace, although with more intensity in the fight for the ball. Palacios opened the scoring in the 72nd minute, and from that moment, U focused on managing their advantage, while Coquimbo tried to get the equalizer, but without success.
The game was affected by the accumulation of yellow cards. In the first half, Mauricio Morales (Universidad de Chile), Bryan Cabrera, and Juan Cornejo (Coquimbo Unido) saw yellow cards. In the second half, Gastón Castellón (Universidad de Chile) received a yellow card.
Despite the final score, the encounter was not without controversy. The referee, Fernando Vejar, was criticized for some decisions that seemed to disadvantage Coquimbo Unido.
With this victory, Universidad de Chile adds three important points in their fight for the title. Coquimbo Unido, on the other hand, remains in the lower part of the standings.
Match Statistics:
* Coquimbo Unido: 32% possession, 13 shots (3 on target, 7 off target), 5 corners, 13 fouls, 2 yellow cards, 0 red cards
* Universidad de Chile: 68% possession, 5 shots (3 on target, 2 off target), 4 corners, 9 fouls, 2 yellow cards, 0 red cards
Substitutions universidad de chile: at minute 46 A. Diaz came in and M. Morales went out., at minute 46 L. Assadi came in and E. Ojeda went out., at minute 60 C. Palacios came in and N. Guerra went out., at minute 60 I. A. Vasquez Gonzalez came in and M. Sepulveda went out., at minute 85 F. Mateos came in and M. G. Guerrero Pena went out.
Substitutions coquimbo unido: at minute 67 B. Chandia came in and J. Cornejo went out., at minute 67 D. Escobar came in and C. Barrera went out., at minute 78 A. E. Azocar Machuca came in and B. Cabrera went out., at minute 82 I. Jara came in and J. Bauman went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Coquimbo Unido
Universidad de Chile
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