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Universidad Católica beat Everton and gain ground in the fight for “Chile 2”

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

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  • Universidad Católica beat Everton 1-0 at Sausalito to extend its winning streak in Chile’s Primera League.
  • Fernando Zampedri scored the decisive goal in the 35th minute, while goalkeeper Vicente Bernedo made key saves.
  • The victory lifted Católica to 39 points and strengthened its position as runner-up, pending Universidad de Chile’s match in round 22.

Universidad Católica kept its winning run alive and moved closer to securing the coveted “Chile 2” position with a 1-0 victory over Everton in Viña del Mar.

Despite multiple absences, Católica survived Everton’s early attempts through the solidity of goalkeeper Vicente Bernedo. The visitors then opened the scoring in the 35th minute, when Fernando Zampedri headed in a precise cross from Cristián Cuevas.

Bernedo remained decisive after the break, pushing Nicolás Montiel’s shot onto the crossbar in the 48th minute. Everton later had a goal disallowed for offside in the 73rd minute.

Clemente Montes missed a chance to extend Católica’s lead in the 81st minute, sending his right-footed effort high. Daniel Garnero’s team held firm defensively until the final whistle. The win took Universidad Católica to 39 points and consolidated its place as league runner-up, although Universidad de Chile still has its round-22 match to play.

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