In a decisive clash during the seventh round of the Copa Chile, Huachipato showcased their strength by defeating D. Concepción with a score of 2-0. The match saw Maximiliano Gutiérrez open the scoring just after halftime, netting a goal in the 52nd minute. Shortly before the match’s end, Lionel Altamirano sealed the victory with another goal in the 82nd minute, capitalizing on an error from the opposing goalkeeper.
Maximiliano Gutiérrez stood out as the star player of the match, contributing significantly with his well-placed goal. Similarly, Lionel Altamirano made his mark by finding the back of the net, aiding in Huachipato’s win at the Huachipato-CAP Acero stadium.
Head coach Jaime García set up his team in a 4-3-3 formation, featuring Rodrigo Odriozola as the goalkeeper, with a defensive line of Benjamín Gazzolo, Antonio Castillo, Maximiliano Gutiérrez, and Rafael Caroca. The midfield consisted of Claudio Sepúlveda, Jimmy Martínez, and Maicol León, while Julián Brea, Lionel Altamirano, and Óscar Ortega were positioned upfront.
On the opposing side, manager Manuel Suarez opted for a 4-4-2 setup, with Nicolás Araya guarding the net. His defensive lineup included Ariel Cáceres, Sebastián Silva, Jonathan Espinola, and Diego Zambrano, while the midfield featured Brayan Valdivia, Sebastián Martínez, Ulises Ojeda, and Nicolás Fuentes. Up front, Ángel Gillard and Carlos Escobar were tasked with scoring.
The match was officiated by referee Manuel Vergara Rodríguez at the Huachipato-CAP Acero stadium. With this win, Huachipato advanced to the quarterfinals, eliminating D. Concepción from the competition.
Substitutions for Huachipato
65’ 2T – Julián Brea was replaced by Claudio Torres and Óscar Ortega came off for Bryan Garrido.
84’ 2T – Claudio Sepúlveda was substituted by Renzo Malanca, while Maximiliano Gutiérrez was taken off for Mario Briceño.
92’ 2T – Jimmy Martínez was replaced by Nicolás Vargas.
Yellow Cards for Huachipato:
44’ 1T – Julián Brea (unsportsmanlike conduct), 46’ 1T – Maicol León (unsportsmanlike conduct), and 43’ 2T – Lionel Altamirano (unsportsmanlike conduct).
Substitutions for D. Concepción
15’ 1T – Sebastián Martínez was replaced by Fabrizio Manzo.
60’ 2T – Brayan Valdivia was substituted for Fabián Núñez, and Ulises Ojeda was replaced by Nelson Sepúlveda.
68’ 2T – Carlos Escobar was taken off for Joaquín Larrivey, with Nicolás Fuentes replaced by Nicolás Astete.
Yellow Card for D. Concepción:
1’ 1T – Ariel Cáceres (unsportsmanlike conduct).