Unión San Felipe claims agonizing late victory over Deportes Puerto Montt
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Unión San Felipe secured a crucial 1-0 victory against Deportes Puerto Montt in the Chilean Liga de Ascenso.
- Luis García scored the winning goal in the 96th minute with a left-footed shot following a throw-in.
- The win allows Unión San Felipe to move up to 12th place in the standings, providing some breathing room.
Unión San Felipe achieved a vital win, snatching a dramatic 1-0 victory over Deportes Puerto Montt in their Liga de Ascenso clash at the Estadio Municipal de San Felipe. The match, part of the 14th round of the league, seemed destined for a goalless draw until the final moments.
In the dying seconds of the game, with the clock ticking into stoppage time at the 96th minute, Luis García found the back of the net. His decisive left-footed strike, originating from a throw-in, secured the crucial three points for the home side, often referred to as "Uní-Uní."
This hard-fought victory provides a significant boost for Unión San Felipe in the league table. They now occupy the twelfth position with 15 points, offering a much-needed respite from potential relegation concerns. Meanwhile, Deportes Puerto Montt, known as the "delfín," drops to fifth place with 22 units, now trailing the league leaders, Santiago Wanderers, by four points.
Originally published by Cooperativa in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.