In a highly anticipated encounter, Audax Italiano takes on Huachipato today at 19:00 (Argentina time) in the second semifinal of the Chile Cup. This match will take place at the Bicentenario Municipal Stadium in La Florida.
Historically, the matchups between these two teams favor the home side, with Audax having secured victory in their last two encounters. Notably, their recent clash occurred on July 14, 2018, during the quarterfinals of the same tournament, where Audax Italiano triumphed with a score of 1-2.
Both Audax and Huachipato approach this first leg of the semifinal with high hopes, eager to set a positive tone for the return match scheduled for Sunday, October 5, at 17:30 in Huachipato-CAP Acero.
Referee Miguel Araos Riquelme has been appointed to officiate this crucial match.
Recent Performances
Audax Italiano’s Results in the Chile Cup:
- Group Stage: Palestino 0 vs Audax Italiano 2 (January 27)
- Group Stage: Audax Italiano 2 vs D. Concepción 1 (May 7)
- Group Stage: Audax Italiano 3 vs Unión Española 1 (February 6)
- Group Stage: Unión Española 0 vs Audax Italiano 0 (March 21)
- Group Stage: D. Concepción 0 vs Audax Italiano 0 (April 6)
- Group Stage: Audax Italiano 2 vs Palestino 2 (May 10)
- Round of 16: Deportes Temuco 1 vs Audax Italiano 2 (June 7)
- Round of 16: Audax Italiano 2 vs Deportes Temuco 0 (July 1)
- Quarterfinals: Curicó Unido 0 vs Audax Italiano 1 (July 9)
- Quarterfinals: Audax Italiano 1 vs Curicó Unido 0 (July 16)
Huachipato’s Results in the Chile Cup:
- Group Stage: Huachipato 5 vs Deportes Temuco 0 (January 26)
- Group Stage: Huachipato 2 vs Rangers 0 (February 2)
- Group Stage: O’Higgins 0 vs Huachipato 0 (February 9)
- Group Stage: Huachipato 2 vs O’Higgins 1 (March 21)
- Group Stage: Rangers 0 vs Huachipato 0 (April 5)
- Group Stage: Deportes Temuco 4 vs Huachipato 2 (May 10)
- Round of 16: D. Concepción 1 vs Huachipato 1 (July 2)
- Round of 16: Huachipato 2 vs D. Concepción 0 (July 10)
- Quarterfinals: Ñublense 2 vs Huachipato 2 (July 13)
- Quarterfinals: Huachipato 2 vs Ñublense 1 (July 16)
Kickoff Times by Country
- Argentina and Chile (Santiago): 19:00 hours
- Colombia and Peru: 17:00 hours
- Honduras, El Salvador, Mexico, and Nicaragua: 16:00 hours
- Venezuela: 18:00 hours