Controversial Draw as Colo-Colo Fails to Defeat University of Chile in Superclassic

Those led by Gustavo Quinteros could not defeat the ‘Azules’ and drew 1-1 in a duel that was not without controversy.

Until the long-awaited day arrived. This Saturday September 2 Colo-Colo visited University of Chile to animate the superclassic 194 Chilean soccer. As could be expected for a match of this magnitude, the expectation of the fans was totally high, since a favorable result could serve to defeat their rival and to continue climbing up the standings of the National Championship.

For the same reason, and after ruling out some players due to injuries and extra-soccer acts, Gustavo Quinteros sent the Santa Laura Stadium field to Brian Cortes in the bow; Cesar Fuentes, Alan Saldivia, Maximiliano Falcon and Erick Wiemberg in defence; Esteban Pavez, Vicente Pizarro and Leonardo Gil in midfield; Marcos Bolados, Leandro Benegas and Carlos Palacios in the arch

As if it were a sample of the current situation of both teams, the Cacique came out to press the departure of the ‘Azules’ and positioned himself in the last meters of the field. Due to this, he enjoyed several options in the first minutes that he could not materialize. However, at 27′ Leandro Benegas He opened the scoring after taking advantage of a cross from the right sector sent by Marcos Bolados, generating hugs from the squad.

Unfortunately for the Popular, Ignacio Tapia (28 ‘) took advantage of a header after a corner kick obtained in the following play to score the temporary equality. From then on they had some alternatives, although neither of the two squads could continue doing damage and the first half ended in a draw.

No major problems

The second fraction started with the ‘U’ approaching the Brayan Cortés portico, posing danger in the defensive zone of the visiting team. Even so, the intervention of the defenders and the poor definition of the student attackers prevented the second goal from being scored.

When about 60 minutes elapsed, the referee Felipe Gonzalez decided to show him the red card to Carlos Palacios for an infraction on Nery Domínguez, which was later reversed after the work of the VAR. After that, the match dropped in intensity and none of the goalkeepers had major problems.

Due to the passage of time and the scoreboard that did not help Popular’s aspirations, the Argentine coach decided to make several changes. However, none of them could gravitate to the confrontation and, on the contrary, all offensive power was lost. For the same reason, the situation did not change and the duel ended 1-1, something that does not help either team much.

After this result, Colo-Colo He mortgaged some options in his fight for the two-time championship, although he is also beginning to think about his next match. In this he shall receive Sports Copaipoa duel that will be played next Thursday, September 14, starting at 7:00 p.m. at the Monumental Stadium.