Demonstrating their football superiority in a thrilling semifinal clash at Estadio La Portada, Deportes Limache crushed D. La Serena with an impressive score of 6-1.
The lone goal for the home team came from Juan Fuentes in the 23rd minute of the first half. On the other hand, the visiting side saw goals from Facundo Pons with two strikes (3' 1T and 11' 2T), Daniel Castro who also netted twice (9' 1T and 9' 2T), Luis Guerra (25' 2T), and Felipe Fritz who scored from a penalty (36' 2T).
The standout player of the match was Facundo Pons. The forward for Deportes Limache showcased his talent by scoring two goals and taking two shots on target.
Also impressive was Daniel Castro, who shone brightly with two goals scored and two attempts on goal.
La Serena’s coach, Mario Sciacqua, set his team in a 3-6-1 formation with Eryin Sanhueza as the goalkeeper; Andrés Zanini, Nicolás Ferreyra, and Lucas Alarcón in defense; Fernando Dinamarca, Juan Fuentes, Jeyson Rojas, Sebastián Gallegos, Jeisson Vargas, and Gonzalo Jara in midfield; and Esteban Moreira leading the attack.
Meanwhile, Víctor Rivero’s Deportes Limache utilized a 4-3-3 setup, featuring Matías Borquez in goal; Guillermo Pacheco, Augusto Aguirre, Alfonso Parot, and Mateo Guerra in defense; Misael Llantén, Yonathan Andía, and César Pinares in midfield; with Daniel Castro, Facundo Pons, and Luis Guerra up front.
Referee Juan Lara Luco officiated the match at Estadio La Portada.
With this remarkable performance in the semifinals, Deportes Limache has clearly shown why they deserve a spot in the final of this competition, having defeated D. La Serena twice in the series. They will face the winner of the other semifinal between Audax Italiano and Huachipato on Thursday, November 20 at the yet-to-be-confirmed stadium.
Substitutions for D. La Serena
22’ 1T – Andrés Zanini was replaced by Emanuel Herrera and Sebastián Gallegos by Felipe Chamorro.
52’ 2T – Jeyson Rojas came off for Matías Pinto.
70’ 2T – Gonzalo Jara left the pitch for Luckas Carreño and Juan Fuentes was substituted for Manuel Rivera.
Yellow Cards for D. La Serena:
15’ 1T – Esteban Moreira (Unsporting Behavior) and 13’ 2T – Luckas Carreño (Unsporting Behavior).
Red Card for D. La Serena:
17’ 2T – Fernando Dinamarca (Direct Red).
Substitutions for Deportes Limache
64’ 2T – Misael Llantén was substituted for Danilo Catalán and Daniel Castro for Yorman Zapata.
73’ 2T – Facundo Pons left the game for Luis Maluenda and César Pinares for Bastián Silva.
78’ 2T – Mateo Guerra was replaced by Felipe Fritz.
Yellow Cards for Deportes Limache:
42’ 1T – Misael Llantén (Unsporting Behavior) and 14’ 2T – Augusto Aguirre (Unsporting Behavior).