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Sebastián Valencia scores twice as Ñublense defeats bottom-placed La Calera 2-1

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Sebastián Valencia scored two goals, including a header and a shot into the corner, to lead Ñublense to a 2-1 victory over Unión La Calera.
  • The win came in the 19th round of the Liga de Primera, with Christopher Díaz scoring the lone goal for the visiting team.
  • Unión La Calera remains at the bottom of the league standings following the defeat.

Sebastián Valencia was the star of the show as Ñublense secured a crucial 2-1 victory over bottom-of-the-league Unión La Calera in Chillán. The win, part of the 19th round of the Liga de Primera, was largely thanks to Valencia's impressive first-half performance.

Valencia opened the scoring with a powerful header, demonstrating his aerial prowess. He then doubled Ñublense's lead with a stunning strike into the top corner of the net, leaving the opposing goalkeeper with no chance. His brace proved decisive for the home side.

Unión La Calera managed to pull a goal back through Christopher Díaz, offering a glimmer of hope for the visitors. However, despite their efforts, they were unable to find an equalizer, and the score remained 2-1 in favor of Ñublense at the final whistle.

The defeat further cements Unión La Calera's position at the foot of the Liga de Primera table, facing a significant challenge to avoid relegation.

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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.

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