Universidad de Concepción
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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.
Universidad Católica defeated Universidad de Concepción 2-1 at Claro Arena in the first matchday of Group B in the Copa de la Liga, without star striker Fernando Zampedri due to back pain. Justo Giani scored from the penalty spot and Diego Valencia headed in the winner for the comeback.