Crusaders and Ruleteros shape Colo Colo’s Santa Laura rival in the North Central Zone final of the traditional tournament.
Catholic University meets Everton this Wednesday at 8:30 PM, a fixture that marks the semi-finals of the North Central Zone in the Copa Chile 2023. The winner of this clash advances to face Colo Colo, with the victors from the North, Central, South and South regions still to be decided in subsequent rounds.
Path to the final: the Crusaders earned their spot by eliminating Santiago Wanderers on the Santa Laura pitch. Andrés Barboza opened the scoring with an own goal, and Alexander Aravena added another to seal the win for Catholic University.
Meanwhile, the Ruleteros cruised past Unión San Felipe with a 5-1 triumph in Sausalito. Francisco Meneghini’s squad sealed their ticket to the next round thanks to a hat-trick from Sebastián Saez, complemented by goals from Álvaro Madrid and Bryan Soto.
It is worth noting that the most recent meeting between these two clubs occurred on July 8, with the Viñamarinos triumphing 1-0 on the sixteenth matchday of the National Championship, courtesy of Leonardo Sequeira’s 87th-minute strike.
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Note: The information above reflects match-specific results and standings within the Copa Chile 2023 North Central Zone. For fans following Canadian and American broadcasts, updates come through regional sports networks and official streaming services that carry Copa Chile coverage in the respective markets. The matchup in Santa Laura highlights each team’s tactical approach, key players, and the stakes of securing a regional title ahead of the national stage.