San Marcos de Arica 2–0 Magallanes
Chilean Liga de Ascenso | 27 July 2026 | Estadio Carlos Dittborn, Arica

Match Summary

San Marcos de Arica made a strong statement in the Chilean second division by defeating CD Magallanes 2‑0 in front of a passionate home crowd. The victory moved the hosts into the promotion playoff places and extended their unbeaten run to four matches. Goals from midfielder Sebastián Zúñiga and forward Felipe Salinas secured the three points in a contest that Arica dominated from start to finish.

First Half: Arica Takes Early Command

San Marcos pressed relentlessly from the opening whistle, forcing Magallanes into defensive errors. The breakthrough came in the 17th minute when Zúñiga intercepted a poor pass deep in Magallanes territory, advanced unchallenged, and smashed a low shot into the bottom corner. The goal sparked wild celebrations at the Carlos Dittborn and set the tone for the rest of the half.

Magallanes struggled to mount any meaningful attacks, with Arica’s defence, anchored by captain Luis Valenzuela, snuffing out danger quickly. The home side nearly added a second before halftime when Salinas’s header from a corner was cleared off the line, but the score remained 1‑0 at the break.

Second Half: Salinas Seals the Win

Arica continued to dominate possession in the second half, and they doubled their lead in the 58th minute. A flowing move down the left saw full‑back Diego Cerón deliver a low cross that Salinas touched home from close range. The goal was a reward for Arica’s persistence and effectively killed the contest.

Magallanes introduced substitutions in an attempt to find a foothold, but Arica’s defensive organisation was excellent. The visitors’ best chance came from a long‑range effort by midfielder Brayan Valdivia that sailed just over the bar. Arica managed the game professionally in the final quarter, keeping the ball and seeing out a comfortable win.

Impact on the Liga de Ascenso

The win lifted San Marcos de Arica to 30 points from 18 matches, moving them into fourth place and inside the promotion playoff zone. Magallanes, who entered the game in sixth, dropped to seventh with 26 points, now outside the playoff spots. The tightness of the table means every result matters, and Arica’s victory was a significant one in the race for promotion to the Chilean Primera División.

Key Performers

• Sebastián Zúñiga (San Marcos) – Scored the opener and controlled midfield.
• Felipe Salinas (San Marcos) – Clinical finish for the second goal.
• Luis Valenzuela (San Marcos) – Solid defensive display.

San Marcos next face Universidad de Concepción in a tricky away fixture, while Magallanes look to bounce back at home against Deportes Temuco.