The Whites seized the Central North Zone title after a victory over the Crusaders at the Monumental, a win sealed by a solo strike from Pizarro.
Colo Colo earned a spot in the 2023 Copa Chile semi-finals by clinching the Northern Central Zone crown at the Monumental Stadium, following a tough loss to the Catholic University. Damian Pizarro provided the decisive moment with a solitary goal. As a result, the Popular will meet the winner of the Cobresal vs Cobreloa clash to determine who advances to the grand final, scheduled for December 20 at the Tierra de Campeones Stadium in Iquique. The away side kept their advantage late, with Emiliano Astorga’s team clinging to a 1-3 edge at El Cobre.
In the sections below, the lineups, substitutions, and key moments of the match are laid out for fans to review.
THE BEST ACTIONS
⚪ He finally got it!
The Crusaders equalized in extra time, but Falcón preserved the 1-0 lead for the home side in a defining moment of the classic clash. (TNT Sports Chile)
The game swings back and forth
Zampedri had a chance to level, but his header went straight down the middle and failed to find the target. (TNT Sports Chile)
❌⚽ The visitors push forward but miss opportunities
Colo Colo continued pressing, yet couldn’t stretch their advantage, leaving the result hanging in the balance. (TNT Sports Chile)
❌❌ A string of failed chances
The albos squandered several opportunities after the break, struggling to seal the win in the classic duel. (TNT Sports Chile)
❌⚽ Another misfire
Colo Colo pursued the second goal but failed to convert, keeping the game tight and tense. (TNT Sports Chile)
Don’t celebrate yet
A superb cross from Palacios found V. Pizarro on target, yet the goalkeeper’s intervention kept Colo Colo from extending their margin. (TNT Sports Chile)
The Colorado miss
An excellent chance for the fifth player of Colo Colo went awry as the finish sailed over the bar. (TNT Sports Chile)
❌ It was a great goal!
Thompson sought a second for the albos, but Peranic stood tall in goal to deny him. (TNT Sports Chile)
Who will stop the “Wig”!
The cream of the crop stayed compact, and even Gustavo Quinteros stepped in to steady the Uruguayan, as the match saw four disciplinary cautions. (TNT Sports Chile)
⚽ It lights up the classic!
Fernando Zampedri collided with Saldivia and earned a yellow card. Colo Colo remained in front as the clock wound down. (TNT Sports Chile)
❌ Double injury on the classic
Óscar Opazo and Guillermo Burdisso left the action with injuries, triggering changes for both teams. (TNT Sports Chile)
⚽⚪⚫ 1-0, 26′, Mr. Pizarro
The curse was lifted as the young Colo Colo striker opened the scoring in style. (TNT Sports Chile)
⚪⚫ Sitting white!
A precise cross from the right found V. Pizarro, whose header barely missed and kept the score level. (TNT Sports Chile)
UC warned
The Crusaders first threatened via a Clement Montes header early in the action. (TNT Sports Chile)
The confirmed formations!
THE MINUTE BY MINUTE STORY
SUMMARY AND STATISTICS
Note: The following sections compile event-by-event details and numerical insights gathered from post-match reports and official feeds. ( attribution: TNT Sports Chile )