While we continue enjoying the soccer international with Euro 2024 and we are waiting for the Copa América, the local championships They don’t stop and continue giving us emotions.
The Chile Cup It is one of those tournaments that remains in development and continues to advance in initial rounds. Specifically, we experienced the round of 16 of the different zones.
In the case of the North Zonethis Sunday, June 16, the duel was played between Trasandino and Sports La Serena at the Los Andes Regional stadium, marking the kickoff of the day.
Those of the Second Professional Division They are going through a complex moment in the league, being last. But that was not an impediment to delivering a surprising blow against the leaders of the First B.
After a 2-2 draw in the 90 minutes regulations the duel was decided on penalties and there, From the 12 steps, Trasandino won by a tight 4-3.
The opening of the account was at 38 minutes game with the Los Andes squad surprising by taking the lead. The goal came after a powerful shot from Luis Salazar after the assistance of Matías Torres.
Already in the second half came the reaction of the garnets with an accurate header from Lionel Altamirano at 55′ after connecting the ball sent by Sebastián Molina.
At 77 minutes a penalty was awarded to La Serena, who after 79′ was sentenced with a precise shot of Altamiranowho celebrated again and gave the momentary advantage to his team.
But at the 83′already in the final stretch of the match, the final tie came from Cesar Gonzalez who took advantage of a bad clearance by the rival defense to finish strong and sure.
Already in the penalty shootout, Federico Cezar, Matías Torres, Carlos González and Pablo Corral converted for the locals, adding a miss by Benjamín Rodríguez. Meanwhile, René Meléndez, Altamirano and Ethan Espinoza converted for the papayeros, recording misses from Sebastián Gallegos and Enzo Guerrero.
This way, Trasandino continues in competition for the Chile Cup, while Sports La Serena was eliminated of the contest.
