Municipal Puente Alto and CDSC Aguara produced one of the most entertaining matches of the Chilean Tercera División season on 22 August 2026, with the home side emerging from a seven-goal thriller with a dramatic 4-3 victory. The match swung back and forth at a relentless pace, leaving fans breathless and adding another memorable chapter to the lower-league campaign.

A goal-fest from the first whistle

Puente Alto started with intensity and were rewarded early when a slick move down the right flank was finished off with a low drive into the corner. But Aguara responded immediately, equalising with a well-taken header from a set piece. The back-and-forth nature set the tone: every attack seemed to carry genuine threat, and defenders struggled to contain runners in the wide areas.

The visitors took the lead for the first time just before the half-hour mark, capitalising on a defensive mix-up to slot home from close range. However, Puente Alto's response was swift. A long-range strike restored parity minutes later, and then a penalty just before the break gave the home side a 3-2 half-time advantage.

Second-half drama

If the first half was chaotic, the second was even more gripping. Aguara pushed forward in search of an equaliser and found it midway through the period, converting a rebound after the home goalkeeper had produced a fine initial save. With the score at 3-3, the match became stretched, with both teams visibly chasing the winning goal.

The decisive moment arrived in the closing stages. Puente Alto won a corner and, after a chaotic scramble in the box, a striker forced the ball over the line to make it 4-3. The home crowd erupted, and Aguara's late attempts to find yet another equaliser came to nothing as the referee brought an end to a remarkable contest.

Why this result matters

The victory provides Municipal Puente Alto with a valuable boost in the Chilean Tercera, a table where every point counts in the promotion race. For CDSC Aguara, the defeat is cruel given their attacking display, but the team will take heart from scoring three away goals against a direct rival. Matches like this are a reminder of the passion and unpredictability that define Chilean regional football.