On Wednesday, D. La Serena faced off against Santiago Wanderers at the Bicentenario Lucio Fariña Stadium, clinching the victory with an impressive score of 5-1. The home side’s lone goal was credited to Ethan Espinoza at the 14th minute of the first half. In contrast, D. La Serena’s scoring spree began with Jeisson Vargas converting a penalty just before Espinoza’s goal in the 13th minute, followed by Felipe Chamorro (32’), Gonzalo Jara (35’), Matías Pinto (64’), and Sebastián Gallegos (82’).
Sebastián Gallegos shone brightly in this match, netting one goal and contributing significantly to his team’s triumph. Matías Pinto also stood out with his contribution of one goal.
Coach Domingo Sorace set up Santiago Wanderers in a 4-4-2 formation, with Eduardo Miranda guarding the net; Axel Herrera, Victor Espinoza, Víctor González, and Diego Torres comprising the defensive line; Jorge Gatica, Leandro Navarro, Joaquín Pereyra, and Jorge Luna managing midfield duties; and Juan Ignacio Duma alongside Ethan Espinoza in attack. Meanwhile, D. La Serena’s Cristian Paulucci opted for a 4-3-3 lineup, featuring Eryin Sanhueza in goal; Jeyson Rojas, Andrés Zanini, Lucas Alarcón, and Manuel Rivera in defense; Sebastián Gallegos, Sebastián Díaz, and Felipe Chamorro in midfield; and Matías Pinto, Jeisson Vargas, and Gonzalo Jara spearheading the offense.
Referee Nicolás Gamboa Reyes officiated the match, ensuring that the game flowed smoothly.
D. La Serena’s victory not only secures their place in the Copa Chile semifinals but also underscores their dominant performance in the return leg.
Substitutions for Santiago Wanderers
45’ 2T – Axel Herrera was replaced by Luis Miguel Margas, and Diego Torres exited for John Valladares.
67’ 2T – Joaquín Pereyra was substituted for José Pablo Monreal, Juan Ignacio Duma was replaced by Franco Cubillos, and Víctor González was taken off for Joaquín Silva.
Yellow Cards for Santiago Wanderers:
10’ 1T – Victor Espinoza (Unsporting behavior), 17’ 1T – Axel Herrera (Repeated fouls), 40’ 1T – Diego Torres (Insulting or disapproving the referee), and 16’ 2T – Luis Miguel Margas (Unsporting behavior).
Substitutions for D. La Serena
66’ 2T – Matías Pinto was substituted by Emanuel Herrera.
74’ 2T – Sebastián Díaz was replaced by Lautaro Ovando, Jeisson Vargas was substituted for Martín Villarroel, and Gonzalo Jara was taken off for Martín Ramírez.
84’ 2T – Manuel Rivera exited the field for Matías Cortés.
Yellow Cards for D. La Serena:
36’ 1T – Eryin Sanhueza (Insulting or disapproving the referee), 47’ 1T – Felipe Chamorro (Unsporting behavior), 33’ 2T – Manuel Rivera (Unsporting behavior), and 43’ 2T – Martín Ramírez.