In a compelling encounter held this Thursday, Deportes Limache triumphed against Coquimbo Unido in the first leg of the Copa Chile’s round 2. The home side established a solid 2-0 lead within the opening minutes, with Nicolás Peñailillo scoring just 3 minutes into the match, followed by a goal from Francisco Romero just two minutes later at the 5-minute mark. Coquimbo Unido responded with a goal from Francisco Salinas, who found the net via a header in the 22nd minute of the first half.
Despite their strong efforts, Coquimbo Unido was unable to find an equalizer as the remaining time fell short.
Nicolás Peñailillo was the standout player of the match, contributing significantly to Deportes Limache’s victory with a crucial goal. Francisco Romero also had an impressive performance, adding another goal to the team’s efforts.
The coach of Deportes Limache, Víctor Rivero, set up his team in a 4-4-2 formation, with Nicolás Peranic in goal, supported by defenders Guillermo Pacheco, Augusto Aguirre, Alfonso Parot, and Nicolás Peñailillo, alongside midfielders Francisco Romero, Mario Sandoval, Bastián Silva, and César Pinares, while Luis Guerra and Nelson Da Silva led the attack.
On the opposite side, Coquimbo Unido, managed by Esteban González, lined up in the same 4-4-2 formation. Their lineup included goalkeeper Diego Sánchez, defenders Francisco Salinas, Bruno Cabrera, Manuel Fernández, and Juan Cornejo, while Sebastián Galani, Enzo Riquelme, Alejandro Camargo, and Matías Palavecino formed the midfield, with Nicolás Johansen and Benjamín Chandia as the forwards.
The main referee for this match was Francisco Gilabert Morales, officiating the game at the Municipal Nicolás Chahuán Nazar stadium.
This result gives Deportes Limache a positive advantage as they head into the second leg, aiming to secure their place in the semifinals of the competition, with the next match scheduled for Sunday, July 13.
Substitutions for Deportes Limache
45’ 2T – Mario Sandoval off for Dylan Portilla
63’ 2T – Luis Guerra off for Daniel Castro
73’ 2T – César Pinares off for Misael Llantén and Nicolás Peñailillo off for Gonzalo Paz
85’ 2T – Bastián Silva off for Brian Torrealba
Bookings for Deportes Limache:
21’ 1T – Francisco Romero (Unsporting conduct) and 30’ 2T – Misael Llantén (Delay of game)
Substitutions for Coquimbo Unido
55’ 2T – Enzo Riquelme off for Nahuel Donadell and Alejandro Camargo off for Salvador Cordero
67’ 2T – Benjamín Chandia off for Lukas Soza
92’ 2T – Sebastián Galani off for Jason Flores
Booking for Coquimbo Unido:
27’ 2T – Salvador Cordero (Unsporting conduct)