Huachipato secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Deportes Temuco in the Chilean Cup on 13 July 2026, advancing to the next round with a disciplined away performance. The only goal of the match came in the first half when forward Maximiliano Rodríguez latched onto a precise through ball and slotted home. Temuco pushed for an equalizer throughout the second half but could not find a way past a resolute Huachipato defense.

Match Overview

Playing at the Estadio Germán Becker, Deportes Temuco hoped to use their home crowd to overcome a Primera División side. Huachipato, currently mid-table in Chile's top flight, treated the cup tie seriously, fielding a strong lineup that included several regular starters. The match was played on a damp pitch after earlier rain, which made slick passing difficult at times.

First Half: Decisive Moment

Huachipato controlled the opening exchanges, with their midfield trio of Claudio Sepúlveda, Javier Altamirano, and Brayan Palmezano dominating possession. The breakthrough came in the 31st minute when a quick counterattack caught Temuco's defense out of shape. Maximiliano Rodríguez made a clever run behind the left-back, collected a pass from Altamirano, and finished calmly with his left foot into the far corner.

Temuco responded with a spell of pressure but lacked precision in the final third. Their best chance of the half fell to striker Mathías Pinto, whose header from a free kick was tipped over the bar by Huachipato goalkeeper Gabriel Castellón.

Second Half: Temuco's Frustration

The home side came out firing after the interval, with coach Hugo Vilches sending on an extra attacker. Temuco pushed Huachipato deep into their own half, winning a series of corners and free kicks. However, Huachipato's defense, led by captain Benjamín Gazzolo, repelled everything thrown at them.

In the 74th minute, Temuco thought they had equalized when a scramble in the box ended with the ball in the net, but the referee ruled it out for a push on the goalkeeper. Replays showed minimal contact, but the decision stood. Huachipato then nearly doubled their lead on the break, but substitute Cris Martínez fired wide from 12 yards.

Key Players

• Maximiliano Rodríguez (Huachipato) – Scored the winning goal and worked tirelessly leading the line.
• Gabriel Castellón (Huachipato) – Made three important saves, including a crucial double stop in the 82nd minute.
• Benjamín Gazzolo (Huachipato) – Commanded the backline with authority, making seven clearances and two interceptions.

Cup Implications

Huachipato advance to the quarterfinals of the Chilean Cup, where they will face either Colo-Colo or Unión Española. For Deportes Temuco, the focus returns to the Primera B promotion race, where they currently sit fourth. The defeat ends their cup run, but they can take pride in a spirited performance against a top-flight opponent.

Match Statistics

• Possession: Temuco 55% – 45% Huachipato
• Shots on target: Temuco 3 – 2 Huachipato
• Corners: Temuco 8 – 2 Huachipato
• Yellow cards: Temuco 2 – Huachipato 1

Huachipato will now prepare for their next league fixture against Universidad de Chile, while Temuco have a fortnight to regroup before their next Primera B match.