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09-01 08:00

2 - 0

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97′

J. Rivera

94′

C.Insaurralde

89′

T. Aránguiz

Facundo flores velazco

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N·Zedan

G. Cubillos

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B. Sagredo

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G. Gotti

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C. Guerra

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J. I. Duma

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mauricio iturra

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Á.Cazula

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N. D. Alvarez

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f.matamoros

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Matias sandoval

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### Cobreloa 2 - 0 San Marcos de Arica: Dominant Calama Display Boosts Ascent Cobreloa made a firm statement of intent at the top of the Chilean Liga de Ascenso with a composed 2-0 victory over San Marcos de Arica at their Calama stronghold on September 1, 2026. The win not only extended the home side's impressive run in front of their own fans but also tightened their grip on the upper reaches of the promotion battle.

Match Overview

From the opening whistle, Cobreloa dictated the tempo, pressing San Marcos deep into their own half and forcing the visitors onto the back foot. The desert heat and altitude of Calama have traditionally made it a daunting trip for any side, and San Marcos felt the full force of that advantage as the hosts repeatedly carved open space down the flanks. The opening goal arrived before the half-hour mark. A sweeping team move from left to right ended with a pinpoint low cross that forward Francisco Salinas met first-time at the near post, leaving the San Marcos goalkeeper with no chance. The strike lifted the home crowd and settled any early nerves.

Key Moments

24' — Opening goal: Francisco Salinas converts a lightning-fast counter-attack to give Cobreloa a deserved lead.
41' — Big save: San Marcos nearly equalized when a deflected free-kick was tipped over the bar by Cobreloa's keeper.
67' — Second goal: A corner kick is headed home by central defender Matías Ibáñez to double the advantage.
78' — Missed chance: San Marcos spurned their clearest opportunity to reduce the deficit, firing wide from six yards.

Tactical Story

Cobreloa manager Daniel Vega set his side up in an aggressive 4-3-3 that flooded the midfield and allowed the full-backs to push high. San Marcos, sitting in a compact 4-4-2, struggled to keep possession under relentless pressure and rarely threatened on the counter. The visitors' midfield was overrun in the first half, and despite a more balanced second period, they lacked the cutting edge to punish the hosts.

Standout Performances

Francisco Salinas was the brightest spark in attack, his movement between the lines causing constant problems for the San Marcos backline. At the back, Matías Ibáñez dominated aerially and capped his display with the decisive second goal. For the visitors, goalkeeper Rodrigo Fuentes earned his side credit with a string of saves, preventing a heavier defeat.

Season Impact

The victory moves Cobreloa to within touching distance of the automatic promotion places, strengthening their case as one of the form sides in the Liga de Ascenso. For San Marcos de Arica, the defeat is a reminder of the gap to the division's elite, though their mid-table position keeps them comfortably clear of the relegation zone. With the season entering its decisive phase, Cobreloa's ability to grind out wins at home could prove pivotal in their pursuit of a return to Chile's top flight.