Malleco Unido 1–0 CDSC Aguara
Chilean Tercera – July 26, 2026

Malleco Unido edged out CDSC Aguara with a narrow 1–0 victory at the Estadio Alberto Larraguibel in Angol. A solitary first-half goal proved enough to give the home side all three points in a tense, physical encounter that saw few clear chances but plenty of midfield battles.

Match Overview

The only goal of the game came in the 34th minute. Malleco Unido’s left-back José Contreras overlapped his winger and delivered a low cross that was met by striker Ángel Pérez, who swept the ball first-time past Aguara goalkeeper Carlos Sandoval. The goal capped a period of sustained pressure from Malleco, who had been the more assertive side in the opening half-hour.

Tactical Story

CDSC Aguara set up defensively in a 5-4-1, looking to absorb pressure and hit on the break. The plan worked reasonably well as Malleco Unido struggled to break down the compact backline, but a rare moment of defensive lapse – a miscommunication between centre-backs – allowed Pérez to find space. In the second half, Aguara pushed forward more but lacked the cutting edge in the final third.

Standout Players

• Ángel Pérez (Malleco Unido) – Scored the decisive goal and held the ball up well.
• José Contreras (Malleco Unido) – Provided the assist and was solid defensively.
• Carlos Sandoval (Aguara) – Made a few important saves to keep the scoreline respectable.

Season Impact

The victory pulls Malleco Unido closer to the promotion playoff spots, building momentum after a mixed run of results. CDSC Aguara, meanwhile, remain in the lower half of the table and need to improve their away record if they are to avoid a relegation battle.

Attendance: 487. Referee: Eduardo Pino.