Union Espanola secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Puerto Montt in a CHI Liga de Ascenso clash at the Estadio Santa Laura on Saturday, March 21, 2026. The home side claimed all three points in a tightly contested match that saw them come from behind to secure a crucial win in their promotion push. Puerto Montt struck first, taking a surprise lead in the first half to put the pressure on the hosts. Union Espanola responded strongly after the break, finding an equalizer to level the match and shift the momentum. The decisive moment came late in the game when a well-worked team move resulted in the winning goal for Union Espanola, sending their home supporters into raptures. The match was a physical affair with several key challenges, but the referee managed the game effectively without major controversy. The result sees Union Espanola climb the Liga de Ascenso table, strengthening their position in the playoff race, while Puerto Montt will rue missed opportunities to hold onto their lead. Post-match, the Union Espanola manager praised his team's character, saying, "We showed great spirit to turn it around. That's the mentality we need." The Puerto Montt coach acknowledged the defeat, stating, "We were competitive but lacked concentration at the end. We must learn from this."