Cobresal Women delivered a solid away performance to defeat Audax Italiano Women 2-1 in the Chilean Women's Division 1 on July 13, 2026. The visitors showed great character to come from behind and secure a vital win, moving them into mid-table safety, while Audax Italiano slumped to a third consecutive home defeat.

Match Overview

Audax Italiano started brightly at the Ciudad de La Florida stadium, taking the lead in the 19th minute. A well-constructed move from midfield ended with forward Camila Pizarro steering the ball into the net from inside the six-yard box. The home side controlled the first half, with their midfield trio of Núñez, Rojas, and Fuentes dominating possession. However, Cobresal remained compact and dangerous on the counter, and in the 38th minute they equalized. A long ball over the top found striker Javiera Naranjo, who sprinted past the defense and slotted one-on-one past the goalkeeper.

The second half saw a much more disciplined Cobresal side. They defended resolutely and looked for opportunities to strike on the break. The winning goal came in the 67th minute. A free kick from the halfway line was headed into the path of midfielder Camila Gutiérrez, who volleyed home from the edge of the area. Audax Italiano pushed for an equalizer, but Cobresal’s goalkeeper Daniela Rojas made two crucial saves to preserve the lead. The visitors held on for a hard-earned victory.

Tactical Story

Audax Italiano employed a 4-3-3 formation that gave them numerical superiority in midfield early on. Their goal came from patient build-up play. However, Cobresal’s defensive block, a 4-4-1-1, absorbed the pressure and struck at the right moments. After the equalizer, Audax became more anxious and committed players forward, leaving gaps behind. Cobresal’s second goal exposed those gaps perfectly. In the final 20 minutes, Cobresal dropped into a 5-4-1 shape to see out the win, effectively neutralizing Audax’s attacking threat.

Standout Players

• Javiera Naranjo (Cobresal) – Her pace and finishing were key. She scored the equalizer and constantly troubled the Audax defense with her runs in behind.
• Camila Gutiérrez (Cobresal) – Scored the winner with a superb volley and worked tirelessly in midfield to break up play and launch counters.

Table Implications

The win lifts Cobresal to eighth place in the Chilean Women's Division 1, six points clear of the relegation zone. Audax Italiano, on the other hand, drop to 11th, now just four points above the bottom three. Their home form has become a serious concern, losing four of their last five matches at Ciudad de la Florida. Head coach Mauricio Rodríguez will need to find a solution quickly as the league enters a crucial phase.