Coquimbo Unido Battle Past Limache in Primera Thriller

Deportes Limache 2 – 3 Coquimbo Unido
CHI Liga de Primera | June 1, 2026

Coquimbo Unido survived a spirited fightback from Deportes Limache to claim a 3-2 away victory in a pulsating Chilean Primera División clash. The visitors dominated the first half, building a comfortable two-goal lead, but Limache roared back after the interval before Coquimbo struck the winning goal to hold on.

Match Overview

Coquimbo started brightly and took the lead in the 18th minute when their playmaker curled a free kick over the wall. They doubled the advantage before half-time with a clinical finish from a corner kick. Limache emerged with renewed energy in the second half, pulling one back from the penalty spot in the 55th minute, then equalising through a header in the 72nd. Just as the home crowd sensed a comeback, Coquimbo’s winger latched onto a through ball to score the decisive third in the 81st minute. Limache pressed for an equaliser but could not find a way past the Coquimbo defence.

Key Moments

• 18' – Coquimbo free kick opens the scoring.
• 43' – Coquimbo double lead from a set piece.
• 55' – Limache penalty reduces deficit.
• 72' – Limache header makes it 2-2.
• 81' – Coquimbo counter-attack for the winning goal.

Tactical Story

Coquimbo’s early composure on set pieces proved decisive, while Limache’s high-press in the second half nearly paid off. However, Coquimbo’s ability to regain control after the equaliser demonstrated their experience in tight matches.

Season Context

Coquimbo Unido consolidate their position in the top six with this win, keeping pace with the league leaders. For Deportes Limache, the defeat leaves them in the lower half of the table, but the fightback showed promising spirit ahead of their upcoming fixtures.