## Coquimbo Unido Secures First Victory in Thrilling Comeback
Coquimbo Unido delivered a stunning performance on Saturday, overcoming a first-half red card to defeat Deportes Antofagasta 3-2 at the Francisco Sánchez Rumoroso stadium.This crucial victory lifted the ‘pirates’ out of the relegation zone, showcasing their resilience and determination.
Despite an early setback, with Cristopher Barrera receiving a red card in the 8th minute for a last-man foul on Brayan Hurtado, Coquimbo unido dominated the match.Joe Abrigo and Rubén Farfán emerged as key players, orchestrating the attack and creating numerous scoring opportunities.
A brilliant combination between Farfán and Álvaro Ramos led to Abrigo’s opening goal in the 35th minute.A precise cross from Ramos found Abrigo, who unleashed a powerful shot past Ignacio González. Just seven minutes later, Abrigo turned provider, delivering a pinpoint cross for Nicolás Berardo to head home the second goal.
Abrigo continued his impressive performance, scoring his second goal and Coquimbo Unido’s third just before halftime. He skillfully evaded two defenders before slotting the ball into the net, leaving the antofagasta defense stunned.
In the second half, Juan Tolisano, the Antofagasta coach, made several substitutions, hoping to capitalize on the numerical advantage. Matías Fredes, one of the substitutes, scored a crucial goal in the 48th minute, assisted by Juan Cornejo.
Gabriel Torres, a former University of Chile player, also entered the fray and posed a constant threat to the coquimbo Unido defense.He managed to score Antofagasta’s second goal in the 68th minute, skillfully maneuvering the ball between the legs of goalkeeper Rodrigo Formento.Despite Antofagasta’s late surge, Coquimbo Unido held firm defensively, securing their first victory of the tournament. This hard-fought win propelled them to 12th place with 5 points, while Antofagasta remained in 13th place with 4 points.Coquimbo Unido will look to build on this momentum when they host Ñublense on December 6th. Meanwhile, Antofagasta will face a tough challenge against Colo Colo on March 14th.
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