

CD Trasandino de Los Andes 5-1 Santiago City | Chile Segunda División Profesional 2026
CD Trasandino de Los Andes put on a breathtaking offensive display on 21 June 2026, demolishing Santiago City 5-1 at the Estadio Regional de Los Andes. The result catapults Trasandino into title contention in the Chilean third-tier league.
First-Half Blitz
Trasandino were unstoppable from the start. Striker Matías Rivera opened the scoring in the 8th minute with a powerful header, followed by a solo run from winger Francisco Salinas that doubled the lead in the 24th minute. A brace from midfielder Carlos Tapia (37', 45') made it 4-0 before the break, leaving Santiago City shell-shocked.
Second Half and Response
Santiago City pulled one back early in the second half through a penalty converted by veteran Pablo Araya, but any hopes of a comeback were short-lived. Trasandino restored their four-goal cushion in the 72nd minute when supersub Diego Muñoz finished off a swift counter-attack.
Key Factors
- Clinical Finishing – Trasandino converted five of their seven shots on target, showcasing ruthless efficiency.
- Defensive Solidity – Despite the goal conceded, the backline limited Santiago City to long-range efforts.
League Implications
The emphatic win lifts Trasandino into second place in the Segunda División table, just two points behind leaders Iberia. Santiago City slump to 11th and face a tough battle to avoid the drop.