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Cobreloa rescued a draw against Cobresal and remains in the hunt for Copa Chile qualification
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Cobreloa rescued a draw against Cobresal and remains in the hunt for Copa Chile qualification

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Cobreloa drew 2-2 with Cobresal in a "miner's classic" match for the Copa Chile.
  • The draw keeps Cobreloa's hopes alive for advancing to the round of 16, with qualification to be decided in the final matchday.
  • Deportes Antofagasta leads Group C with 13 points and has secured a spot, while Cobresal is eliminated.

Cobreloa secured a crucial 2-2 draw against Cobresal in a heated "miner's classic" at the Estadio El Cobre, keeping their aspirations for the Copa Chile knockout stage alive. The result, however, means their qualification for the round of 16 will be decided on the final matchday.

The home team, Cobresal, took the lead in the 16th minute through Juliรกn Brea. Cobreloa responded quickly, with Gustavo Gotti leveling the score in the 24th minute. Cobresal regained the advantage just before halftime when Benjamรญn Valenzuela scored in the 40th minute. The final equalizer for Cobreloa came in the second half, with Cristiรกn Muga netting the definitive 2-2.

With this outcome, Deportes Antofagasta has cemented its position at the top of Group C, accumulating 13 points and securing their passage to the next round. Deportes La Serena follows with 7 points, while Cobreloa holds 5 points. Cobresal is now eliminated from contention with only 2 points.

The final matchday, scheduled for Sunday, July 12, will see Deportes Antofagasta face Cobresal, while Cobreloa will host Deportes La Serena. This latter match is set to be a decisive encounter, determining which of the two teams will claim the second qualifying spot from Group C.

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Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.