Huachipato defeated Universidad de Concepción 2-0 in Liga de Primera

Huachipato defeated Universidad de Concepción 2-0 on Oct. 2, 2026, in a postponed Liga de Primera fixture at the Estadio Ester Roa Rebolledo, moving the visiting side into ninth place with 31 points and keeping them in contention for an international cup berth.

The encounter contrasted two teams moving in opposite directions in the Chilean standings. While Huachipato capitalised on clinical finishing and late goals to climb the table, the hosts slid further into trouble. Universidad de Concepción remained in 15th place with 22 points, two points behind Cobresal, which occupies the first place outside the relegation zone.

Sergio Núñez Opens Scoring With First-Half Golazo

Huachipato broke the deadlock in the 28th minute through Sergio Núñez. The forward controlled a pass, slipped past defender Miguel Barberi, and executed a sharp dribble around goalkeeper Jorge Broun before slotting home the opening goal. TNT Sports Chile broadcast commentary likened the footwork to historic finishes by Carlos Caszely and Humberto Suazo.

Before that breakthrough, the visitors thought they had taken the lead much earlier. In the 17th minute, Harold Antiñirre penetrated the penalty area and scored past the Universidad de Concepción defense, but referee Mathías Riquelme consulted VAR and disallowed the strike for offside.

Two Red Cards Leave Universidad de Concepción With Nine Men

Universidad de Concepción’s hopes of mounting a comeback unraveled through disciplinary trouble across both halves. At the 46-minute mark—one minute into the second half—Cristopher Mesías received a yellow card for a foul on Maicol León, followed immediately by a red card for dissent toward the officiating crew.

The situation deteriorated further for the hosts in the 86th minute. Defender Osvaldo González received a red card for an angry confrontation with the referee, reducing the Ester Roa Rebolledo side to nine players on the pitch.

Lionel Altamirano Seals Victory In Final Moments

With Universidad de Concepción pressing forward late despite their numerical disadvantage, Huachipato punished the open defense in stoppage time. In the 96th minute, Lionel Altamirano converted a low, penetrating cross delivered from the right flank, tapping the ball into an unguarded net to seal the 2-0 scoreline.

The fixture required both sides to manage persistent rain throughout the evening at Concepción. The final whistle confirmed three points for the visiting squad, leaving Jaime García’s side to prepare for their upcoming league fixtures while their opponents face a perilous run-in to avoid relegation to Primera B.

It is unclear whether Universidad de Concepción can reverse its downward trajectory against relegation rivals, or if Huachipato can maintain the momentum required to secure a Copa Sudamericana spot over the remaining weeks of the season.