Colo Colo defeated Huachipato 1-0 at Estadio Monumental in the third matchday of the Copa de la Liga, with a goal from Leandro Hernández in the 43rd minute. Fernando Ortiz's team tied Coquimbo Unido at the top of Group A with seven points. The match was lackluster, but tactical changes secured the narrow win.
In a lackluster match at Estadio Monumental, Colo Colo beat Huachipato 1-0 in front of 16,834 spectators. Leandro Hernández scored in the 43rd minute with an individual play down the right, crossing past goalkeeper Christian Bravo, who had been standout in the first half with several saves.
Fernando Ortiz switched from an initial five-back line to wingers and then to a 3-5-2, bringing on Erick Wiemberg, Tomás Alarcón, Jeyson Rojas, and Arturo Vidal. Huachipato, coached by Jaime García and on a six-game winless streak, fielded a mixed lineup with youngsters but created little threat in the second half.
Post-match, Ortiz praised his team's attitude: “Lo importante es que la agresividad como equipo la tenemos” ("The important thing is that we have team aggressiveness"). He criticized their finishing: “Nos falta tomar mejores decisiones para convertir” ("We need to make better decisions to convert"). García ruled out resigning: “Yo no voy a arrancar, soy valiente” ("I won't quit, I'm brave").
The win gives Colo Colo seven points in Group A, tying Coquimbo Unido. The Copa de la Liga window of three matchdays ends, with Primera División resuming.
