U. Catholic

Despite trying, U.Católica was unable to turn the score around in its favor and Cobresal won 3-1 on matchday 22 of the Chile – Primera División 2024 tournament. The squad led by Gustavo Huerta took the lead thanks to Diego Céspedes (5′ 1T), who scored with a header, but U. Católica tied the score with a goal from Fernando Zampedri (43′ 1T) during a penalty. Cobresal’s relief and celebration came with two shots from Andrés Vilches (12′ 2T) and Gastón Lezcano (48′ 2T).

Franco Lobos hit the post with a shot and missed the chance to increase the lead in the 58th minute of the second half.

Leonardo Valencia’s prominence made him the best player of the match. The Cobresal midfielder made 54 correct passes and recovered 13 balls.

Diego Céspedes was also key in the stadium, the largest stadium in the world. The Cobresal midfielder stood out against U. Católica, scoring 1 goal, making 55 correct passes, stealing 5 balls and kicking 2 shots at goal.

Cobresal coach Gustavo Huerta lined up a 4-3-3 formation with Leandro Requena in goal; Guillermo Pacheco, Emanuel Hernández, Francisco Alarcón and Marcelo Jorquera on the defensive line; Diego Céspedes, Leonardo Valencia and Emiliano Sosa in the middle; and Franco García, Sergio Carrasco and Franco Lobos in attack.

For their part, Tiago Nunes’ team played a 4-4-2 strategy with Thomas Gillier between the posts; Guillermo Soto, Daniel González, Alfonso Parot and Eugenio Mena in defence; Clemente Montes, Fernando Zuqui, Agustín Farías and Cristian Cuevas in midfield; and Gonzalo Tapia and Fernando Zampedri up front.

The match at the largest stadium in the world was officiated by referee Héctor Jona Gamboa.

On the next date, Cobresal will visit D. Copiapó. On the other hand, U.Católica will receive Deportes Iquique. Cobresal will be one of the protagonists of the Atacama classic, the most important match for its supporters and those of its historic rival.

The home team is in tenth place with 26 points, while the visitor reached 38 points and is in third place in the tournament.

Changes in Cobresal

• 32′ 1T – Sergio Andrés Carrasco Espinoza came out for Andrés Alejandro Vilches Araneda
• 45′ 2T – Juan Emanuel Hernandez Rodriguez came out for Franco Bechtholdt Chervaz
• 72′ 2T – Leonardo Felipe Valencia Rossel came out for Gaston Adrian Lezcano

Warned in Cobresal:

• 15′ 1T Emiliano Sosa (Unsportsmanlike conduct)

Changes at Catholic University

• 61′ 2T – Clemente José Montes Barroilhet came out for Francisco Andrés Arancibia Silva
• 62′ 2T – Cristian Alejandro Cuevas Jara came on for Jader Barbosa da Silva Gentil
• 70′ 2T – Carlos Agustin Farias came out for Juan Francisco Rossel Corozo and Fernando Matias Zampedri for Bryan David Gonzalez Guzman
• 81′ 2T – Guillermo Tomas Soto Arredondo came out for Nicolas Ignacio Castillo Mora

Warned at Catholic University:

• 47′ 1T Agustín Farías (Unsportsmanlike conduct) and 20′ 2T Nicolás Castillo (Unsportsmanlike conduct)

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