Estrella del Sur completed a remarkable away victory against Canuales in the Primera C Regular Season, winning 4:2 on Friday night. The result sees the visitors climb closer to the top half of the table while Canuales remain second but feel the sting of a defeat at home.
Canuales struck first through C. Campuzano with a penalty in the seventh minute, then doubled their lead just a minute later with another spot-kick. The hosts looked comfortable, but Estrella del Sur responded with ferocity. G. Hauche netted twice in quick succession, first in the 21st minute and again in the 22nd, turning the game on its head.
Things came to a head before the break when M. Tarrio added two more goals, one in the 45th minute and another in the 45+2nd. Canuales were reduced to ten men in the 61st minute after T. Ybarra received a red card, and the visitors took full advantage. A second dismissal followed in the 62nd minute, leaving Canuales to defend a losing cause with nine players.
By then, the statistics told a different story. Canuales dominated possession at 55 per cent and registered 99 attacks, but their efficiency was lacking. They managed only two shots on target from nine attempts, while Estrella del Sur were clinical with four shots on target from seven attempts. The visitors also had fewer corners but converted their opportunities far more effectively.
The result has significant implications for both sides. Canuales remain in second place with 48 points from 27 games, but the loss means they can no longer afford complacency. Estrella del Sur move closer to the top five with 39 points, and this performance suggests they are on the brink of a move into the promotion places.
What stands out is how quickly the momentum shifted. Canuales had the game by the throat early on, but Estrella del Sur refused to go away. The away side found answers when they needed them most, and the home side, despite their dominance in possession, could not contain the visitors' attacking threat. This was a match decided in moments, and Estrella del Sur made sure those moments belonged to them.