The Mineros return to action in the Promotion Championship following the suspension that paused their game with Deportes Antofagasta. After a brief halt, the team resumes competition this Monday, stepping into the third matchweek of the 2023 Promotion Championship. Both squads sit on equal points, yet the Mineros hold a game in hand thanks to the earlier postponement of their clash with Antofagasta. The stoppage was ordered by the El Loa Provincial Presidential Delegation due to a security incident report from Carabineros that prevented optimal coverage at the Zorros del Desierto stadium, prompting the delay while safety concerns were addressed.
Under coach Emiliano Astorga, the Mineros opened the campaign with a solid 2-1 victory over San Marcos de Arica in Calama, signaling a confident start and a clear intent to climb the table. On the other side, the Huaicocheros arrived with a different narrative after a challenging debut against Santiago Morning that ended in a painful 5-1 defeat, but they rebounded by beating Unión San Felipe 2-0 to show resilience and a desire to stabilize their campaign.
Among recent head-to-heads, the most recent meeting occurred on September 7, when the Mineros secured a narrow 1-0 win thanks to Nicolás Orrego’s goal in stoppage time at 90+2. Historically, the Mineros have enjoyed a favorable recent streak, collecting three wins and one draw against the Huaicocheros in the last five encounters, a trend they will look to extend as both teams aim to reinforce their position in the standings.
Fans can tune in to the Mineros vs. Huaicocheros match on TNT Sports HD and TNT 2, with live streaming available through Estadio TNT Sports. Mobile viewers can watch via TNT GO. For subscribers of TNTHD or TNT2, the game is also accessible on Movistar Play, Entel TV, DirecTV GO, Claro Video, VTR Play, and Zapping, depending on the service package.
Teams and league organizers emphasize the importance of safety and fairness as the Promotion Championship continues to deliver competitive and closely fought fixtures. The momentum of the Mineros lies in building on a promising start, while Huaicocheros seek consistency to climb the table and challenge the leaders as the season progresses.