Universidad Católica thrashed Técnico Universitario 5:0 at home in the Liga Pro regular season on Friday. José Fajardo scored three goals to anchor the victory, while a second-half own goal and a late strike from Adrián Londono completed the scoreline. The result leaves the hosts third on 48 points, four ahead of fourth place, while Técnico drop to 14th with 29 points after 29 matches.
Fajardo opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the seventh minute, converting after a handball inside the box. He doubled his tally in the 34th minute with a finish from close range, capitalising on a defensive error that left the goalkeeper exposed. The third goal came in the 55th minute when Fajardo latched onto a through pass and slotted past the keeper, giving Universidad Católica a comfortable cushion by half-time.
Rafael Chilla turned the ball into his own net in the 12th minute, a costly mistake that handed Universidad Católica an early advantage. Adrián Londono added a fourth goal in the 90th minute, timing his run to meet a cross that fell perfectly for him. The match ended with controversy as Stuart Mena was sent off in stoppage time for a second yellow card, reducing Técnico to ten men for the final moments.
Universidad Católica dominated possession at 66 per cent and created four big chances, converting three of them. Técnico managed only one big chance and failed to test the goalkeeper, who made two saves. The hosts completed 544 passes with 89 per cent accuracy, while Técnico struggled to build play, managing just 265 passes.
The victory extends Universidad Católica's unbeaten run to five matches, a form that has seen them climb into the top three. Técnico's away record remains poor, with only two wins on the road all season. The result means the hosts have one foot in the next round of qualification, while Técnico's survival hopes grow thinner by the week.
