CD Rancagua Sur edged out Imperial Unido 2‑1 in a fiercely contested Chilean Tercera match on 28 June 2026. Playing at home, Rancagua Sur took an early lead, survived a second‑half fightback, and ultimately secured three vital points in their push for promotion.

Match Highlights

The hosts started with intent, pressing Imperial Unido from the kick‑off. Their pressure paid off in the 12th minute when Francisco Rojas volleyed home from a corner after a pinball in the box. Imperial Unido struggled to create clear chances in the first half, with Rancagua’s defence, marshalled by Carlos Muñoz, looking solid.

Imperial Unido equalised against the run of play in the 56th minute. A rapid counter‑attack saw Javier Contreras slide a pass to Pablo Vega, who fired low into the far corner. The goal injected life into the visitors, but Rancagua responded almost immediately. In the 63rd minute, Matías Silva headed in a cross from Andrés Rivas to restore the lead.

Late Pressure and Resilience

Imperial Unido threw numbers forward in the closing stages, but Rancagua’s goalkeeper Luis Cortés made three fine saves to preserve the lead. The home side held on for a deserved victory, despite a five‑minute stoppage‑time period that saw several scrambles inside the Rancagua box.

Player Ratings

• Francisco Rojas (Rancagua) – 8/10 – Scored the opener and worked tirelessly.
• Matías Silva (Rancagua) – 7.5/10 – A crucial header for the winner.
• Luis Cortés (Rancagua) – 8/10 – Heroic saves in the final minutes.
• Pablo Vega (Imperial Unido) – 7/10 – Took his goal well.

What It Means

The victory keeps CD Rancagua Sur in the upper reaches of the Chilean Tercera table, maintaining their unbeaten run at home. Imperial Unido, meanwhile, slip to a middle‑table position, but their spirited performance suggests they will be a tough opponent for any side this season.