Deportes Copiapó Extends Curicó Unido's Losing Streak with 4-0 Victory

Deportes Copiapó extended Curicó Unido's winless streak in the Chilean Liga de Ascenso on Monday, securing a dominant 4-0 victory at the Estadio "Luis Valenzuela." The win, part of the tournament's 21st matchday, positions Copiapó "The Lion of Atacama" in ninth place with 30 points, just outside the promotion playoff spots.

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The 'Lion of Atacama' now has 30 points on the edge of the playoff zone, in ninth place, while the 'tortilleros' are thirteenth, with 20 points and five consecutive games without a win.

In contrast, Curicó Unido, known as "the tortilleros," finds itself in a precarious 13th position with 20 points, having failed to secure a win in their last five consecutive matches. The offensive performance by Copiapó was spearheaded by Manuel López, who netted two goals in the 7th and 14th minutes. Lautaro Palacios extended the lead in the 67th minute, and Nozomi Kimura sealed the comprehensive victory with a goal in the 76th minute.

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The figure was Manuel López, author of a brace (7' and 14'); and the other goals were from Lautaro Palacios (67') and Nozomi Kimura (76').

López had an opportunity to complete a hat-trick late in the game, but his potential final goal was disallowed due to an offside call in the 89th minute. Looking ahead, Copiapó is set to visit Recoleta in their next fixture, while Curicó Unido will face Unión San Felipe.

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López had the chance to sign his hat-trick with a goal at the end of the match, but his score was disallowed for offside position (89').