As the official season kicked into high gear, the pirates stepped onto the field with a sense of triumph, while the university team pressed to find its footing.
Coquimbo Unido delivered a victory and posed early questions for Universidad de Chile. Mauricio Pellegrino’s approach drew attention, though not all supporters were convinced. The coastal club opened the summer cup with a 2-0 win over the Chilean side from the North, a result that also hints at Rosario Central’s involvement as the two Chilean clubs prepare for their official campaigns in the First Tournament.
El Pirata, guided by Nanio Díaz, who narrowly escaped relegation in 2022, took the lead through a superb strike by Sebastián Galani. The assist from Matías Palavecino was exemplary, the kind that sparks a swift attack from the wings and culminates in the second goal in the fourth region, a penalty converted by Rodrigo Holgado after a foul by Yonathan Andía. Holgado’s execution left Pedro Garrido with no doubt about who controlled the night.
Which post did you like the most?
- Real Betty
- sao paulo
- cremonese
- Ajax
- Burnley
8732
Thanks for voting
The results will appear shortly.
Which post did you like the most?
- 49%Real Betty
- 12%sao paulo
- 5%cremonese
- 26%Ajax
- 7%Burnley
8732
LIVE: UNITED COQUIMBO X UNIVERSITY OF CHILE (2-0)
- Zaldivia: “It’s not pleasant to lose, but the work on the pitch showed results. The team is in training, you have to stay calm and improve every day.”
- “Zaldivia will push us forward.”
- 98′ END OF THE MATCH! Coquimbo sealed a 2-0 victory over Universidad de Chile.
- 80′ Jeisson finds space from a long range effort.
- The U refreshes:
-
65′ – Substitution for the U: Nery Domínguez, Cristian Palacios and Jeisson Vargas came in for Luis Casanova, Felipe Gallegos and Franco Lobos. #coquimbo 2-0 #UdeChile #VamosLaU
— University of Chile
- 64′ GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL! Rodrigo Holgado doubles the lead from the spot after a setup by Garrido.
- 60′ Palavecino’s move ends in a foul on Carmona, awarding a penalty to the U.
- 49′ GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOL! Sebastián Galani finds the net with Palavecino aiding the buildup, the ball slipping past Garrido.
- 45+3′ The halftime signal.
- 44′ 39′ El Mono Sánchez deflects a Mateos attempt with poise.
- 43′ 39′ A sharp Lobos strike tests the U’s defense.
- 40′ 39′ Palavecino’s run clips the post. He remains the most dynamic presence for the Aurinegra attack.
- 38′ 39′ Lea Fernández receives a yellow for protest.
- ZALDIVIA RETURNS FOR THE U!
- 28′ 39′ Lea Fernández’s header lands wide for the U.
- 8′ 39′ Farfán’s long-range effort sails high. A bright start for the home side.
- 1′ The match kicks off!
- Mauricio Pellegrino confirms his starting XI for the 2023 summer tournament:
-
Watch the 1️⃣1️⃣ selected by Mauricio Pellegrino to face Coquimbo Unido for the 2023 summer tournament
Substitutions: Arredondo (AS); Vargas, Guerra, Domínguez, Pardo, Poblete, Palacios, E. Fernandez.
VamosLaU
- The locker room chatter surrounds the team’s preparation, a glimpse into the weekend’s atmosphere.
- The on-field session before kickoff offered glimpses of what was to come in the friendly clash with Coquimbo.
- Postcards from morning practice with Universidad de Chile hint at a tactical preview for the evening’s game, a 25-minute split that finished 1-1 via Cristian Aravena’s goal.
- Strength and resolve define the night for the Pirates. The club looks toward the season ahead with confidence.
- The visiting squad’s reinforcements talk continues. Dylan Glabi joins as a recent acquisition, with others following suit as the squad shapes up for the campaign.
- In the last moment, goalkeeper Cristóbal Campos did not travel due to personal reasons, remaining behind as the team prepared to journey to the Coquimbo region for the friendly tournament.
- Four new homegrown players have joined Mauricio Pellegrino’s squad, signaling a shift toward youth integration.
Source: Goal