Deportes Copiapó fights back for 1-1 draw against San Luis

Deportes Copiapó and San Luis de Quillota shared the points after a 1-1 draw in their Chilean Ascenso league encounter at the "Luis Valenzuela Hermosilla" stadium. The match, part of the nineteenth round of the season, saw both teams fighting for crucial points in the promotion playoff race.

San Luis, the visiting team, struck first in the 16th minute. Mexican forward Luis Madrigal headed home a cross from Sebastián Parada, giving the "canario" squad the lead. Despite having a goal disallowed and a penalty appeal rejected by VAR, Deportes Copiapó, known as the "León de Atacama," fought back to find the equalizer.

Manuel López scored for the home side in the 69th minute, securing a vital point for Copiapó. This draw leaves San Luis in sixth position in the league table with 28 points. Copiapó, meanwhile, sits in eighth place with 27 points, with both teams currently occupying the playoff spots for promotion.

The result highlights the tight competition in the Ascenso league, where margins are slim and every point counts towards the season's final standings and promotion aspirations.