A tightly contested Chile Liga de Primera match at Estadio Municipal Nicolás Chahuán ended in a 1-1 draw between Unión La Calera and Everton CD on 28 July 2026. The result kept both sides in the mid‑table pack but did little to satisfy their aspirations for a Copa Sudamericana spot.

Match Summary

The first half was a cautious affair, with both defences cancelling out each other’s attacking threats. Everton CD struck first in the 39th minute following a well‑worked set piece. Midfielder Maximiliano Cerato swung a corner to the near post, where defender Diego Oyarzún powered a header past goalkeeper Alexis Martín. The goal gave the Viña del Mar side a deserved lead after they had dominated possession (58% in the first half) and created three clear‑cut chances.

Unión La Calera responded well after the break. Manager Francisco Meneghini brought on forward Juan Sánchez Sotelo to add physical presence. The substitution changed the game’s dynamic: La Calera pressed higher and forced Everton into defensive errors. The equaliser arrived in the 73rd minute when midfielder Leandro Díaz collected a loose ball 25 yards out and unleashed a low drive that took a deflection past goalkeeper Paulo Garcés.

Second‑Half Resilience

The home side grew in confidence after the equaliser. They had two further opportunities: Díaz struck the post from range in the 81st minute, and substitute Bryan Taiva saw his header clawed away by Garcés in stoppage time. Everton, meanwhile, struggled to regain their first‑half rhythm and finished with only one shot on target after the interval.

Player Ratings Highlights

• Leandro Díaz (Unión La Calera) – Scored the equaliser and was his team’s most influential player, completing 89% of his passes and making four key passes.
• Paulo Garcés (Everton CD) – Kept his team in the match with several fine saves, particularly a reflex stop from Taiva’s header.
• Diego Oyarzún (Everton CD) – Solid at the back and scored the opener; he won 8 of 11 aerial duels.

Standings and Outlook

Unión La Calera sit 9th with 21 points, three points outside the top‑eight qualification for the Sudamericana. Everton CD are 8th with 22 points, but a draw keeps them within striking distance. Both teams will look to build momentum in their next matches – La Calera face Colo‑Colo, while Everton host Universidad de Chile.