In a thrilling opening match of Zone D in the Copa Chile, held on Sunday, U. San Felipe emerged victorious against Santiago Wanderers with a score of 2-1. The first goal arrived for U. San Felipe at the 25-minute mark, as Nicolás Brun Bentacur skillfully broke through the opposition’s defense, placing his team in the lead with a well-executed play.
However, Santiago Wanderers responded impressively, finding the equalizer at the 40-minute mark of the first half. Byron Guajardo showcased his cunning and determination, capitalizing on a scoring opportunity to level the match.
The decisive moment came shortly after the break, during the 14th minute of the second half, when Guajardo struck again to put U. San Felipe ahead once more, thereby sealing the match’s outcome.
Claudio Díaz Mera officiated the game at the Municipal Stadium of San Felipe.
Looking ahead, U. San Felipe is set to visit Santiago Wanderers in their next fixture, while Santiago Wanderers will host U. San Felipe in a rematch.