O'Higgins Stuns D. La Serena with Late ComebackIn a thrilling encounter, O'Higgins secured a 2-1 victory against D. La Serena, turning the tide in the second half with two late goals from A. Castillo.
The match began with D. La Serena taking an early lead when J. Vargas found the net in the 22nd minute, assisted by F. Chamorro. This goal set the tone for a first half where La Serena dominated possession at 59%, but they struggled to convert their chances, registering 15 total shots compared to O'Higgins' 14.
As the second half unfolded, O'Higgins gradually gained momentum. The turning point came in the 66th minute when Castillo equalized, capitalizing on a defensive lapse. The visitors continued to press, and in a dramatic finish, Castillo struck again in the dying moments of the match, sealing the victory with a goal in the 90+5 minute.
Despite La Serena's efforts, including eight corners and a solid defensive display, they could not maintain their lead. The match concluded with La Serena accumulating two yellow cards against O'Higgins' one, highlighting the physical nature of the contest. This result leaves O'Higgins with a crucial away win, while La Serena will need to regroup as they seek to bounce back in their upcoming fixtures.