CD Puerto Montt secured a 3-1 home victory over Deportes Recoleta in the Chilean Liga de Ascenso on March 9, 2026. The win at the Estadio Regional de Chinquihue provided a crucial three points for Puerto Montt in their campaign for promotion to Chile's top flight. The home team established a strong lead, with their attacking players finding the net on three occasions to put the game beyond Recoleta's reach, despite a consolation goal from the visitors. The match was a key fixture in the second division, with Puerto Montt's ability to convert chances proving the difference. The result would lift Puerto Montt in the league table, applying pressure on the promotion frontrunners, while leaving Recoleta in a more precarious position. The managers' post-match comments would have contrasted sharply, with one celebrating an effective performance and the other lamenting defensive lapses.