Colo Colo triumphs over Universidad de Chile in U15 and U18 finals
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Colo Colo secured two youth titles, winning the U15 and U18 finals against Universidad de Chile.
- The U15 team won 4-0, with goals from Villanueva, Ramírez, Delgado, and Ailapan.
- The U18 team achieved a 5-0 victory, with goals scored by Oyarzún, Díaz, Orellana, Cárdenas, and Pinaud.
Colo Colo celebrated a successful weekend in youth football, clinching two significant titles in the U15 and U18 categories. Both finals saw the "Albos" face off against rivals Universidad de Chile at the Estadio Bicentenario de La Florida.
The U15 squad, managed by Alvaro Ormeño, delivered a dominant performance, securing a decisive 4-0 victory. The goals that sealed the championship were scored by Benjamín Villanueva, Darek Ramírez, Amaro Delgado, and Justin Ailapan, showcasing the team's offensive prowess.
Following the U15 triumph, the U18 team, under the guidance of Rubén Bascuñán, replicated the success with an even more commanding 5-0 win. Máximo Oyarzún, Gedeón Díaz, Matías Orellana, Cristian Cárdenas, and Tomás Pinaud all found the back of the net, highlighting the depth of talent within Colo Colo's youth system.
These victories underscore Colo Colo's strength in developing young talent. The club is set to compete in another final this weekend, with the U16 team facing U. Católica, who in turn will play Cobreloa in the U20 final.
Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.