D. La Serena emerged victorious with a solid 4-2 win against S. Wanderers, showcasing their precision in crucial moments during the key matchup of the Copa Chile. The local team’s goals came from Matías Pinto (30’ 1T), Gonzalo Jara (12’ 2T), Felipe Chamorro (23’ 2T), and Jeisson Vargas (41’ 2T, penalty). On the other hand, S. Wanderers scored through Maximiliano Cuadra (33’ 2T) and Ethan Espinoza (46’ 2T).
Matías Pinto was the standout player of the match, demonstrating his skills by scoring one important goal. Gonzalo Jara was another significant contributor, also finding the net and sealing a fantastic performance.
The manager of D. La Serena, Cristian Paulucci, implemented a 4-3-3 formation, with Eryin Sanhueza in goal; Jeyson Rojas, Andrés Zanini, Lucas Alarcón, and Cristian Gutierrez in defense; Sebastián Gallegos, Sebastián Díaz, and Felipe Chamorro in midfield; and Matías Pinto, Lautaro Ovando, and Gonzalo Jara leading the attack.
Santiago Wanderers, under head coach Domingo Sorace, opted for the same 4-3-3 setup with Eduardo Miranda as goalkeeper; Axel Herrera, Víctor González, Victor Espinoza, and Luis Miguel Margas forming the defense; a midfield trio of Jorge Gatica, Joaquín Pereyra, and Ethan Espinoza; and Diego Opazo, José Pablo Monreal, and John Valladares upfront.
Referee Cristián Garay Reyes officiated the match held at Estadio La Portada.
D. La Serena began the match strongly, gaining a comfortable lead ahead of the return leg against S. Wanderers, scheduled for Wednesday, July 16, which will determine who advances to the semi-finals.
Substitutions for D. La Serena
- 59’ 2T – Sebastián Díaz out for Manuel Rivera
- 81’ 2T – Lautaro Ovando out for Martín Ramírez, Matías Pinto out for Jeisson Vargas
- 90’ 2T – Gonzalo Jara out for Nicolás Ferreyra
Yellow Cards for D. La Serena:
- 32’ 1T – Cristian Paulucci (Verbally abusing or disapproving the referee)
- 34’ 1T – Andrés Zanini
- 7’ 2T – Jeyson Rojas (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
Red Card for D. La Serena:
- 32’ 1T – Cristian Paulucci (Direct red)
Substitutions for Santiago Wanderers
- 64’ 2T – John Valladares out for Jorge Luna, Diego Opazo out for Sergio Felipe
- 65’ 2T – Axel Herrera out for Maximiliano Cuadra
- 75’ 2T – Joaquín Pereyra out for Leandro Navarro, José Pablo Monreal out for Camilo Astroza
Yellow Cards for Santiago Wanderers:
- 36’ 1T – John Valladares (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
- 11’ 2T – Víctor González (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
- 37’ 2T – Leandro Navarro (Unsportsmanlike conduct)