The Chile Cup saw a real disasteror in the round of 16 of their Northern Zone with the Trasandino classification at the expense of Deportes La Serena 4-3 on penalties, after a 2-2 in the 90 minutes.
Favoritism ran for the “papayeros”, leaders of the Ascent unlike the locals, who are bottom of the Second Division. However, The Andeans opened the account with Luis Salazar and a cross shot at minute 37.
With chances in both goals, “Tra” had to increase, but the second goal of the day was Serenense. Lionel Altamirano equalized at 55′ with head blow.
The last actions were moved. Own Altamirano, from the penalty spot, repeated for partial 1-2 (79′) and César González equalized for “Cóndor” almost immediately (82′), sending everything to the shootout.
Already in the definition, Mauricio Viana saved the first Serenense shot, executed by Sebastián Gallegos; while Juan Ignacio Tapia contained Benjamín Rodríguez’s green and white shot.
All remaining penalties were goals until last pitch, which defender Enzo Guerrero sent wide for the homeowners’ celebration at the Los Andes Regional Stadium.
In this way, Trasandino advanced to the zonal quarterfinals and awaits the winner between Brujas de Salamanca and Coquimbo Unidos, who will play on Thursday, June 20 at 4:00 p.m.
