Concón National came from behind to beat Municipal Salamanca 2-0 in the Promotion Group of the Segunda División at the Estadio Municipal on Saturday evening. Diego Opazo and Federico Ragusa scored for the visitors in a match that ended with two red cards for the hosts in stoppage time.
Opazo opened the scoring just before half-time, collecting the ball and firing past the Salamanca goalkeeper. The home side had dominated possession but could not find the net, while Concón National kept their shape and waited for their chance. By then the visitors were already showing the resilience they have needed after a difficult spell.
Ragusa doubled the lead in the 79th minute, finishing a move that caught Salamanca off guard. The hosts responded with urgency but their attacks lacked precision and the shots they took went wide. And here's the thing — they had 86 attacks against 46 for the visitors but could not turn pressure into goals.
The match took a dramatic turn in the final minutes when Salamanca received two red cards within seconds of each other. The first came at 90 minutes and six seconds, followed by another at 90 minutes and seven seconds. To be fair, the visitors had already secured their result, but the double dismissal will add to the frustration for the home side.
Salamanca's statistics tell a story of control without reward. They held 65 per cent possession, won eight corners and registered 86 attacks, yet managed only two shots off target and none on target. Concón National, by contrast, were more efficient with their chances, landing two shots on target and scoring twice.
The result ends Salamanca's unbeaten run across twelve games, a sequence of five wins and seven draws that had put them second on 22 points. Concón National move to fourth place with 21 points after six victories, three draws and three defeats, but this away win gives them fresh momentum heading into the next round.