“Sebastián Coates headed Nacional into the lead from a corner kick after Juan Cornejo's long-range effort was saved and Tomás Viera's follow-up was blocked”
Pivotal“Triple substitution by Coquimbo Unido as they brought on fresh attacking options Martín Barraza, Salvador Cordero and Mauricio Vera to chase the equalizer”
“Manuel Fernández struck a dramatic last-minute equalizer to rescue a point for Coquimbo Unido after their sustained dominance throughout the match”
Pivotal
Coquimbo Unido
NacionalOutstanding performance
Nacional•DefenderNacional appeared to be heading for a crucial Copa Libertadores victory after Sebastián Coates' 22nd-minute header from a corner, but Coquimbo Unido's relentless pressure finally paid dividends in the dying moments. The Chilean side dominated possession (68%) and created significantly more chances, firing 16 shots to Nacional's 7, but struggled to break down a resolute Nacional defense marshalled by goalkeeper Ignacio Suárez, who made six saves. Manuel Fernández's dramatic 90th-minute equalizer was the culmination of sustained pressure that saw Coquimbo create 65 dangerous attacks throughout the match. The result leaves both teams with work to do in their Copa Libertadores campaign, with Nacional's defensive approach nearly securing three points before being undone by their inability to maintain concentration in the final moments.
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Cristián Zavala from Coquimbo Unido is caught offside.
Coquimbo Unido wins a corner after Nicolás Rodríguez concedes.
Benjamín Gazzolo's header from the right side of the box for Coquimbo Unido is blocked. He was assisted by Cristián Zavala's cross.
Coquimbo Unido wins a corner after Ignacio Suárez concedes.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 6 minutes of added time.
Nacional wins a corner after Manuel Fernández concedes.
Nicolás López comes on for Maxi Gómez as a substitution for Nacional.
Substitution for Nacional: Paolo Calione comes on for Tomás Viera.
Salvador CorderoYellow CardSalvador Cordero of Coquimbo Unido receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul committed by Salvador Cordero of Coquimbo Unido.
Foul committed by Salvador Cordero of Coquimbo Unido.
Pablo Rodríguez from Coquimbo Unido wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Tomás Verón Lupi of Nacional.
Foul committed by Pablo Rodríguez of Coquimbo Unido.
Maxi Gómez wins a free kick for Nacional on the right wing.
Coquimbo Unido wins a corner after Nicolás Rodríguez concedes.
Substitution for Nacional: Tomás Verón Lupi comes on for Baltasar Barcia due to an injury.
Cristián Zavala's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked.
Coquimbo Unido wins a corner after Sebastián Coates concedes.
Manuel Fernández's header from the left side of the six-yard box is blocked. He was assisted by Juan Cornejo's cross.
Coquimbo Unido wins a corner after Mauricio Vera concedes.
Coquimbo Unido wins a corner after Mauricio Vera concedes.
Maxi Gómez from Nacional misses a right-footed shot from outside the box, narrowly missing to the right. Luciano Boggio provided the assist.
Substitution for Coquimbo Unido: Lucas Pratto comes on for Nicolás Johansen.
Substitution for Coquimbo Unido: Pablo Rodríguez comes on for Benjamín Chandía.
Benjamín GazzoloYellow CardBenjamín Gazzolo of Coquimbo Unido receives a yellow card for a foul.
Maxi Gómez from Nacional wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Benjamín Gazzolo of Coquimbo Unido.
Salvador Cordero of Coquimbo Unido has a left-footed shot from outside the box that is blocked.
Foul by Agustín Rogel of Nacional.
Diego Sánchez from Coquimbo Unido wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Nacional wins a corner after Manuel Fernández concedes.
Benjamín Chandía of Coquimbo Unido is caught offside.
Salvador Cordero from Coquimbo Unido wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Juan Cruz de los Santos of Nacional.
Substitution for Nacional: Mauricio Vera comes on for Nicolás Lodeiro.
Substitution for Nacional: Mauricio Vera comes on for Nicolás Lodeiro.
Substitution for Coquimbo Unido: Salvador Cordero comes on for Alejandro Camargo.
Substitution for Coquimbo Unido: Martín Mundaca comes on for Alejandro Azócar.
Lucas RodríguezYellow CardLucas Rodríguez from Nacional receives a yellow card for a foul.
Foul committed by Lucas Rodríguez of Nacional.
Benjamín Chandía from Coquimbo Unido wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Nicolás Lodeiro's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Baltasar Barcia.
Manuel Fernández of Coquimbo Unido misses an attempt with a header from the left side of the six-yard box, sending it just over the bar. Cristián Zavala provided the assist with a cross after a set piece situation.
Foul committed by Luciano Boggio of Nacional.
Francisco Salinas of Coquimbo Unido wins a free kick on the right wing.
Foul committed by Francisco Salinas of Coquimbo Unido.
Juan Cruz de los Santos from Nacional wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Nicolás Johansen of Coquimbo Unido.
Sebastián Coates from Nacional wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Luciano Boggio from Nacional wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Benjamín Chandía of Coquimbo Unido.
Nicolás Johansen of Coquimbo Unido is caught offside.
The second half begins with the match score at Coquimbo Unido 0, Nacional 1.
Substitution for Nacional: Juan Cruz de los Santos comes on for Gonzalo Carneiro.
First half ends with Nacional leading 1-0 against Coquimbo Unido.
Nicolás Lodeiro from Nacional wins a free kick on the left wing.
Nicolás Lodeiro from Nacional wins a free kick on the left wing.
Tomás VieraYellow CardTomás Viera of Nacional receives a yellow card for a foul.
Offside for Coquimbo Unido. Benjamín Chandía is flagged for offside.
The fourth official has indicated there will be 3 minutes of added time.
Nacional wins a corner after Sebastián Galani concedes it.
Coquimbo Unido wins a corner after Luciano Boggio concedes.
Coquimbo Unido wins a corner after Luciano Boggio concedes.
Nicolás Johansen of Coquimbo Unido is caught offside.
Sebastián Galani from Coquimbo Unido wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul committed by Baltasar Barcia of Nacional.
Foul committed by Baltasar Barcia of Nacional.
Juan Cornejo from Coquimbo Unido wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Luciano Boggio of Nacional.
Foul committed by Sebastián Galani of Coquimbo Unido.
Offside called against Coquimbo Unido. Benjamín Chandía is caught offside.
Foul committed by Alejandro Camargo of Coquimbo Unido.
Nicolás Lodeiro from Nacional wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Nicolás Johansen of Coquimbo Unido.
Nicolás Rodríguez from Nacional wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Coquimbo Unido wins a corner after Gonzalo Carneiro concedes.
Attempt saved. Alejandro Azócar from Coquimbo Unido has a left-footed shot from the left side of the box that is saved.
assist: Nicolás Lodeiro
Nacional wins a corner after Francisco Salinas concedes.
Tomás Viera's left-footed shot from the left side of the box is blocked.
Attempt saved. Juan Cornejo from Coquimbo Unido has a left-footed shot from long range on the left, but Ignacio Suárez from Nacional saves it in the bottom left corner.
Foul by Nicolás Rodríguez of Nacional.
Alejandro Azócar from Coquimbo Unido wins a free kick on the left wing.
Attempt missed. Alejandro Azócar from Coquimbo Unido has a left-footed shot from the left side of the box that goes to the right. Nicolás Johansen provided the assist.
Luciano Boggio from Nacional wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Alejandro Azócar of Coquimbo Unido.
Coquimbo Unido wins a corner after Luciano Boggio concedes.
Benjamín Chandía's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Benjamín Gazzolo.
Manuel Fernández's header from the right side of the box for Coquimbo Unido is blocked.
Coquimbo Unido is awarded a corner after Sebastián Coates concedes it.
Agustín Rogel from Nacional misses a header from the center of the box to the right after a corner.
Agustín Rogel from Nacional misses a header from the center of the box after a corner.
Nacional wins a corner after Francisco Salinas concedes.
Gonzalo Carneiro's header from the right side of the six-yard box is blocked. He was assisted by Nicolás Lodeiro's cross.
Nacional is awarded a corner after Francisco Salinas concedes it.
Ignacio Suárez from Nacional is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Manuel Fernández of Coquimbo Unido.
Nicolás Johansen of Coquimbo Unido misses a header from the center of the box, sending it to the left. He was assisted by Juan Cornejo, who provided a cross after a corner.
Coquimbo Unido wins a corner after Lucas Rodríguez concedes.
Nicolás Rodríguez of Nacional is caught offside.
Foul committed by Alejandro Camargo of Coquimbo Unido.
Maxi Gómez wins a free kick for Nacional in the attacking half.
Nacional is awarded a corner after Juan Cornejo concedes it.
Baltasar Barcia from Nacional wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul committed by Sebastián Galani of Coquimbo Unido.
