Universidad de Chile beat Coquimbo Unido 4:2 in the Primera División on Saturday at the Nacional stadium. The hosts were leading 2-1 before the visitors snatched a late equaliser, then Octavio Rivero's stoppage-time penalty restored the advantage. The result leaves Universidad de Chile third with 22 points from 22 games.
Eduardo Vargas opened the scoring in the 63rd minute, capitalising on pressure that had built up through the second half. Coquimbo responded quickly, with Benjamin Chandia leveling in the 71st minute. Gabriel Castellón then turned the match on its head with an own goal in the 82nd minute, handing Universidad de Chile a two-goal cushion.
But Coquimbo refused to fold. Juan Martin Lucero struck twice in rapid succession, the first in the 86th minute and the second in the 90th, dragging his side back from the brink. It was a dramatic turn that pinned the hosts back and forced them to defend until the final whistle.
Universidad de Chile closed the game out when Octavio Rivero converted a penalty in the 90+7th minute. The visitors had already collected three yellow cards by then, and the hosts added two more of their own. The match ended with both sides exchanging late blows, but the hosts held firm.
Statistics tell the story of a dominant performance. Universidad de Chile controlled 61 per cent of possession and registered 12 shots on target compared to Coquimbo's four. They created six big chances and completed 395 passes, while the visitors managed just 229. Coquimbo made 29 tackles and 36 clearances, showing how much they had to work without the ball.
Coquimbo Unido remain tenth with 29 points from 21 matches, one game behind Universidad de Chile's tally. The hosts have not won since their last outing, but this result extends their unbeaten run at home and keeps them in contention for a top-four finish. The visitors have not won since their opening day victory and face a difficult run ahead.