Deportes Santa Cruz earned a solid 2-0 home win against Curicó Unido in the Chilean Liga de Ascenso on Monday, August 25, 2025. The victory at the Estadio Municipal Joaquín Muñoz García provided a significant boost to Santa Cruz's promotion hopes in the second division. The home side took control of the match early, scoring their first goal from a well-rehearsed free-kick routine in the 25th minute. They doubled their lead just after halftime through a clinical counter-attack, effectively sealing the three points. Curicó Unido struggled to create meaningful chances against a disciplined Santa Cruz defense, which recorded a clean sheet. This result moved Deportes Santa Cruz closer to the promotion playoff spots, while Curicó Unido remained in mid-table. The match's standout performance came from Santa Cruz's central midfielder, who controlled the tempo and provided an assist. The home manager praised his team's focus and defensive solidity, while the visiting coach lamented his side's slow start and lack of attacking invention.