Deportes La Serena 2–4 Audax Italiano | Chilean Primera División

Audax Italiano produced a commanding attacking display to defeat Deportes La Serena 4–2 on the road on 10 May 2026, in a Chilean Primera División fixture at the Estadio La Portada. The result maintains Audax’s push for a Copa Libertadores qualification spot, while La Serena remain in the lower half of the table.

Match Summary

The visitors took control early, scoring twice in the first 20 minutes. Audax’s forward Gonzalo Álvarez opened the scoring with a close‑range finish in the 12th minute, and Luis Riveros doubled the lead with a powerful strike from outside the box seven minutes later. La Serena pulled one back before half‑time through a penalty converted by Fabián Carmona, but Audax restored the two‑goal cushion early in the second half when Ángelo Araos headed in a corner.

La Serena Fight Back

To their credit, La Serena did not give up. They reduced the deficit again in the 68th minute when Nicolás Maturana scored with a deflected shot. However, any hopes of a comeback were dashed in the 82nd minute when Audax’s Joaquín Montecinos finished a swift counter‑attack to make it 4–2.

Tactical Note

Audax Italiano lined up in an aggressive 4‑3‑3 formation, with the full‑backs pushing high to overload La Serena’s defence. La Serena, playing a 4‑2‑3‑1, were unable to cope with the pace and movement of the Audax forwards, particularly in transitions.

Standings Impact

The victory lifts Audax Italiano to fifth in the Chilean Primera División with 24 points from 14 matches. La Serena remain in 12th place on 16 points, now six points above the relegation zone. Audax’s impressive away form – five wins in seven matches on the road – has been a key factor in their strong campaign.