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Garnero blasts refereeing after UC's draw with U. de Concepción
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Universidad Católica coach Daniel Garnero lashed out at referee Mario Salvo after a 2-2 draw with Universidad de Concepción in the Copa de la Liga. He disputed the expulsion of José Ignacio Salas and key calls. Goalkeeper Darío Melo shone by saving two penalties late on.
Ñublense defeated Universidad de Chile 1-0 at Estadio Bicentenario Nelson Oyarzún in Chillán, courtesy of a free kick by Diego Céspedes in the 90+2nd minute. The match was overshadowed by controversial refereeing from Cristián Galaz, particularly a foul by Jovany Campusano on Javier Altamirano that went unpunished. The Red Devils now have 16 points and surpass the Blues in the Primera División standings.
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Universidad Católica claimed a dramatic 4-3 win over Audax Italiano at Estadio Bicentenario de La Florida in the ninth round of the Chilean Primera División. The match saw seven goals and two red cards for the hosts, ending with Juan Ignacio Díaz's header in the 89th minute. Audax's Esteban Matus sharply criticized referee Diego Flores afterward.