Both teams are set to clash in the Nicolás Chahuán stadium, a pivotal match that will determine who advances to the quarterfinals of a storied tournament. The North Central Zone is the battleground, a region-wide duel that tests depth, strategy, and resilience in a country where football fever runs deep.
Palestinian makes its first appearance in the 2023 Chilean Cup, heading into a Sunday showdown against Limache Sport, as part of the regional phase in the North Central Zone. The national cup unfolds with sixty-four clubs from across the country, all chasing a place in the knockout rounds and a chance to etch their name into Chile’s footballing history.
Víctor Rivero’s squad arrives buoyant after a 2-1 victory over Deportes Linares, a result that extended their unbeaten run in the Second Division and kept them perched atop the standings with a comfortable lead of thirteen points. On the other side, Pablo Sánchez’s group has just endured a 4-0 setback to Fortaleza at the outset of their Copa Sudamericana group-stage campaign. Domestically, however, they find themselves in fourth place with fifteen points, following a 3-2 win against Magallanes at the Municipal Stadium in La Cisterna.
Historically, Palestinian boasts three titles in this competition, the most recent one coming in 2018 after a 3-2 triumph over Audax Italiano. The memorable goal by Luis Jiménez—an emblematic moment that helped inaugurate their second trophy since 1978—remains part of the club’s rich legacy, with players contributing to the 1975 and 1977 editions as well.
The winner of this decisive tie will advance to meet Santiago Morning in the quarterfinals, a team that secured their place by overcoming San Antonio Unido through penalties, after a 2-4 scoreline in regular play. The road to the last eight is therefore crowded with talent, drama, and a history of competitive edge that fans have come to expect from this stage of the Chilean Cup.
Television rights for the match are held by TNT Sports, which operates as the exclusive broadcaster. In a strategic choice, the network opted not to televise the game live, directing viewers to follow all the action through GOAL for comprehensive updates and ongoing coverage as the match unfolds (Goal).