Primera B
Universidad de concepción promoted to primera after 3-0 win over copiapó
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Universidad de Concepción secured promotion back to Chile's Primera División with a 3-0 win over Deportes Copiapó in the final Liga de Ascenso match. Coached by Cristián Muñoz, the team claimed the championship in a tense game marred by late incidents. After five years in the second tier, the Campanil returns to the top flight with a revamped project.
Talleres secured a 2-0 victory over S. Martín B. on Saturday at the Francisco Boga stadium in Primera División B matchday 16.
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Dep. Merlo defeated Armenio 3-2 on Saturday at the José Manuel Moreno stadium in matchday 16 of Primera División B. The game started at 19:00 and featured goals from Iván Sandoval, David Maguicha and Leandro Figueredo for the home side, plus strikes by Federico Marchesini and Gonzalo Figueroa for the visitors.
Argentino de Merlo defeated Excursionistas 3-1 in the first leg of key 2 in Primera División B, played at Estadio Excursionistas in Buenos Aires. The visitors' goals came from Lucas Scarnato, Víctor López, and Lucas Delgado, with Juan Pablo Zárate scoring for the hosts. Merlo's team played with one man down after Juan Manuel Sánchez de León's ejection in the second half.
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Chilean striker Humberto 'Chupete' Suazo played his final professional match on Friday in a 0-0 draw between San Luis and Deportes Copiapó in the Primera B. At 44 years old, the idol from Llolleo received an emotional tribute at Quillota's Lucio Fariña Fernández stadium. The result left Copiapó and Universidad de Concepción tied at 52 points, setting up a decisive clash next week.